One of the most concerning trends we see is digital arrest – where people, out of fear, end up sharing their bank details and personal information with fraudsters

Metro India News | Hyderabad :

Cyberabad CP Avinash Mohanty said that the most important number to combat cybercrimes is 1930. This helpline can save you from significant loss and distress.

He was speaking at an awareness initiative taken up in collaboration with Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), launched a significant awareness initiative under the project P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Preventing Risks Online Through Education, Collaboration, and Training) on Tuesday at the Cyberabad CP office main conference hall.

Cyberabad CP Avinash Mohanty, said "Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing challenges in our society today, and it is a privilege for all of us to gather here to discuss solutions. Every year, cybercrimes are compounding at an alarming rate, and our investigations and efforts must also compound proportionately to tackle this menace.

With the launch of this initiative, Project P.R.O.T.E.C.T, we have the support of mainstream media, social media influencers, students, and the police. Their collective efforts in raising awareness about cybercrimes will be instrumental in educating the public and preventing these crimes.

One of the most concerning trends we see is digital arrest – where people, out of fear, end up sharing their bank details and personal information with fraudsters. I urge everyone not to do that, said CP.   

I request the media, social media influencers, students, and police to join hands and spread awareness about 1930. Mainstream and social media platforms, with their reach and content, can play a significant role in popularizing this number, said CP.

Cybercrime has grown into a menace that demands our collective awareness and action. Together, through initiatives like Project P.R.O.T.E.C.T and widespread public education, we can protect citizens and curb cyber offenses effectively.

DCP Cyber Crimes Sreebala stated, that policing is not just a job but a responsibility. She emphasized that in most cybercrimes, people not only lose money but sometimes even their lives. "We need education, collaboration, and continuous training to combat these crimes effectively," she said. Furthermore, she clarified, "This is not merely an initiative, it is a project P.R.O.T.E.C.T-designed to protect people from cyber threats." 

"This initiative aims to empower citizens with critical knowledge about the latest cybercrimes and equip them to safeguard themselves against evolving threats. The cybercrime mega awareness drive, scheduled for December 18, 2024, will be conducted across the Cyberabad Commissionerate."