Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Police Chief Urges Alertness to Prevent Cyber Fraud
Police Superintendent Dr Sabareesh spoke to students about staying safe online.
He said people should keep passwords, bank details and other personal information private.
Some scammers send fake offers or links to trick people into sharing information.
Others pretend to be police or government officials on video calls and demand money.
Dr Sabareesh said these so-called “digital arrest” threats are fake.
He advised people to hang up and contact police if they receive such calls.
He also encouraged students to teach their families about online safety.
Anyone who loses money in an online scam should call 1930 quickly.
Mahabubabad District Superintendent of Police Dr Sabareesh spoke at a cyber awareness programme at Ekalavya Model Residential School in Kuravi mandal.
He urged students not to share personal information, passwords, one-time passwords or bank details online.
He warned that fake offers, suspicious links and unknown apps can expose personal and financial information to fraudsters.
He said video-call threats of “digital arrest” are fake and advised recipients to disconnect and notify police.
People who lose money to online financial fraud should immediately call the cybercrime helpline at 1930.
- Who
- Mahabubabad District Superintendent of Police Dr Sabareesh and students at Ekalavya Model Residential School.
- What
- Dr Sabareesh delivered cyber-safety advice and unveiled cyber-safety posters.
- When
- The article does not specify when the programme took place.
- Where
- Ekalavya Model Residential School in Kuravi mandal, Mahabubabad district.
- Why
- To raise awareness and help students and the public prevent cyber fraud.
- Speaker
- Mahabubabad District Superintendent of Police Dr Sabareesh, IPS
- Programme venue
- Ekalavya Model Residential School, Kuravi mandal
- Key advice
- Do not share personal information, passwords, OTPs or bank details.
- Digital arrest warning
- Threats of arrest through video calls demanding payment are fake, Dr Sabareesh said.
- Cybercrime helpline
- 1930
- Reporting advice
- Report online financial fraud promptly; early reporting may help block or recover the money.