Coimbatore Police Conduct Cybercrime Awareness Programme for 350 College Students!
Under the directions of the Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore District, Tr. Pavan K. Reddy, IPS, the Inspector of Police, Coimbatore District Cyber Crime Police Station, Tmt. Kavitha, conducted a cybercrime awareness programme for female students at a private college located within Sulur Police Station limits. Around 350 students and faculty members participated in the programme.
During the programme, various types of cyber fraud targeting the general public, particularly female students, were explained in detail, along with preventive measures to protect themselves from such offences. Awareness was created regarding online investment fraud, scholarship scams, Digital Arrest scams, fraud involving KYC updates, malicious APK files, fake customer care numbers, online job scams, matrimonial website fraud, credit and debit card fraud, and fraudulent loan applications.
The students were also educated on the safe and responsible use of mobile phones, the impact of social media, the adverse effects of excessive mobile gaming, and cyber bullying. Further, students were advised not to share personal information, bank account details, OTPs, PINs or other confidential information with unknown persons. They were also cautioned against clicking suspicious links or downloading applications from unverified sources.
The participants were informed that victims of online financial fraud should immediately contact the National Cybercrime Helpline Number 1930 and lodge complaints through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in, without any delay.
