3 hrs ago
Thane Police Launch Cyber Safety Campaign Against Online Fraud
Thane Police and the Piramal Group have started a campaign to help people stay safe online.
It teaches residents about scams that try to steal money or personal information.
Some scammers pretend to be police officers and threaten people on video calls.
Others send fake messages or harmful files.
Police say not to click unknown links or download files from untrusted sources.
Never share your OTP, PIN, or password with someone who contacts you.
Scanning a QR code is for paying money, not receiving it.
If money is stolen, call 1930 quickly or report the case at cybercrime.gov.in.
Thane City Police and the Piramal Group launched a cyber safety awareness campaign on October 10, 2026.
The campaign aims to help residents recognize online scams and report fraud quickly.
It highlights digital arrest scams, phishing messages, malicious APK downloads, and OTP or QR code fraud.
Police advised residents not to share OTPs, PINs, or passwords and to avoid unverified links and files.
People who experience financial fraud are urged to call the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 and can also report it at cybercrime.gov.in.
- Who
- Thane City Police, the Piramal Group, and Thane Commissioner of Police Ashutosh Dumbre.
- What
- A public awareness campaign about preventing and reporting cybercrime.
- Where
- Thane.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Why
- To help residents guard against rising online financial fraud and digital extortion.
Key facts
- Launch date
- October 10, 2026
- Organizers
- Thane City Police and the Piramal Group
- Police commissioner
- Ashutosh Dumbre
- Scams highlighted
- Digital arrest scams, phishing, malicious APK downloads, and OTP or QR code fraud
- Fraud helpline
- 1930
- Reporting portal
- cybercrime.gov.in
- Key warning
- Do not share OTPs, PINs, or passwords, or use unverified links and downloads.
Quotes
Ashutosh Dumbre
Commissioner of Police, Thane
“Cybercriminals are constantly adopting new techniques ranging from fake e-challan notices to malicious APK downloads and deceptive police impersonation calls. Prevention remains the strongest defence. Citizens must refrain from clicking unverified links or downloading untrusted files, and strictly rely on official government platforms for digital transactions.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Related news
Police Chief Urges Alertness to Prevent Cyber Fraud
Video Warning Helps Mumbai Man Foil ₹12 Lakh Digital Scam
Senior Citizen Loses ₹13 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
APMC Police Use Ganeshotsav Display To Promote Cyber Safety
Malad Retiree Loses ₹89.80 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
Police Arrest Two Accused in Digital Arrest Gold Extortion
Jefferies Sees Strong NBFC Earnings, Names Preferred Stocks
Four Pharma Stocks in Focus After Company Updates
AI Research Credit Fears, Moneyview IPO Surge and Startup Trends
US Pharma Tariff Relief Reshapes Indian Drugmaker Risks
