Cyber Safety Tips | Bhandara District Police

• Report Cyber Fraud Immediately

  Report Cyber Fraud Immediately If you become a victim of online financial fraud, immediately call the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 and report the incid…

• Protect Your SIM Card and Mobile Number

  Protect Your SIM Card and Mobile Number Never share SIM verification codes or personal details with unknown callers. Contact your telecom operator immediatel…

• Do Not Fall Victim to Sextortion

  Do Not Fall Victim to Sextortion Never share private photographs, videos, or sensitive information with strangers. Do not pay blackmailers. Preserve evidence…

• Protect Children from Cyberbullying

  Protect Children from Cyberbullying Educate children about online safety. Monitor their digital activities appropriately and encourage them to report threate…

• Beware of Online Job and Investment Scams

  Beware of Online Job and Investment Scams Do not pay registration fees for suspicious job offers or invest money based on guaranteed high returns promoted th…

• Keep Your Devices Updated

  Keep Your Devices Updated Regularly update your smartphone, computer, operating system, browser, and applications. Install apps only from trusted sources.

• Avoid Banking on Public Wi-Fi

  Avoid Banking on Public Wi-Fi Avoid accessing internet banking or making financial transactions through unsecured public Wi-Fi networks.

• Shop Only on Trusted Websites

  Shop Only on Trusted Websites Check website URLs, seller ratings, reviews, and payment security before purchasing products online. Avoid unbelievable discoun…

• Beware of Digital Arrest Scams

  Beware of Digital Arrest Scams No police officer or government agency can digitally arrest you over a phone or video call. Do not transfer money under threat…

• Protect Your Social Media Accounts

  Protect Your Social Media Accounts Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Avoid accepting unknown friend requests and sharing sensitive personal…

• Do Not Install Unknown Remote Access Apps

  Do Not Install Unknown Remote Access Apps Never install applications such as remote access or screen-sharing tools at the request of unknown callers. They ma…

• Verify Customer Care Numbers

  Verify Customer Care Numbers Always obtain customer care numbers from official websites or verified applications. Fraudsters may publish fake customer care n…