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CP Swetha Urges Public to Resist Cyber Fraud Tactics
Cybercriminals try to trick people into making quick decisions.
They may use promises of money, scary messages or urgent requests.
Police Commissioner N. Swetha asked people to stay careful.
She unveiled a poster with cyber safety lessons.
People should not answer suspicious messages or click unknown links.
They should never share passwords, OTPs, PINs or bank details.
Strong passwords and two-factor authentication can help protect accounts.
Anyone who loses money should call 1930 and report the fraud online.
Warangal Police Commissioner N. Swetha urged people to stay alert against cyber fraud.
She said criminals exploit greed, fear and urgency to deceive victims.
Swetha unveiled the “Cyber Security Lessons from Lord Vinayaka” poster at the Warangal Commissionerate.
The poster advises people to listen carefully, observe closely and think before acting.
People were told to avoid suspicious links and offers, protect banking information, and report fraud by calling 1930.
- Who
- Warangal Police Commissioner N. Swetha and the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau.
- What
- A cyber-safety awareness poster was unveiled, along with advice to prevent online fraud.
- Where
- The Warangal Commissionerate in Hanumakonda.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Why
- To warn people about cybercriminals and encourage safer decisions online.
Key facts
- Poster
- “Cyber Security Lessons from Lord Vinayaka”
- Prepared by
- Telangana Cyber Security Bureau
- Main warning
- Cybercriminals exploit greed, fear and urgency.
- Information to protect
- Bank details, passwords, OTPs, PINs and card information.
- Avoid
- Suspicious calls, messages, emails, unknown links and untrusted apps.
- Fraud examples
- Fake job, investment, loan, gift and lottery offers.
- Reporting number
- 1930
Sources
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