Hansi: – As per the directions of Superintendent of Police Hansi Amit Yashvardhan, citizens are being alerted about various methods of cyber fraud in Police District Hansi. Especially keeping in mind the cases of fake currency transactions and digital payment frauds happening in social media groups.

New modus operandi of cyber thugs:
Currently, cyber criminals join social media groups like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook and portray themselves as army officers, bank employees or businessmen. These criminals cheat people by giving the following false offers:-

*Sale of fake currency*
*Exchange of old notes at cheap prices*
*Special offers through digital payment (Paytm, Google Pay etc.)*

People trust them and transfer the money, after which the criminals go out of contact. Due to which the common people have to suffer financial loss.

*Caution is safety — Keep the following points in mind:*
*Do not make any currency or money related transactions with any unknown person or group*
*Do not make any payment on suspicious QR codes or bank details being circulated on social media*
*Be cautious of fake offers like cheap notes, exchange of old notes or temptations related to investment schemes*
*Do not download any unknown link, mobile application or software*
*Do not share your banking/personal information with anyone*

Public awareness campaign being run by the police:
Cyber security awareness camps are being organized at schools, colleges and panchayat level of Police District Hansi. Citizens are being informed about the National Cyber Helpline Number – 1930 and Cyber Crime Portal – www.cybercrime.gov.in.

*Contact*
If you are a victim of any cyber crime or have information about any suspicious activity, please immediately contact the nearest police station or Cyber Thana, Hansi.