Hansi (Dinkar Gawri):- With the growing use of technology, cybercriminals are also adopting new digital methods to commit fraud, issue threats and demand extortion money. To curb such activities and protect the general public from cyber threats, Haryana Police has developed the ‘Abhedya’ mobile app. Hansi Police is creating awareness about the app so that citizens can protect themselves from WhatsApp calls and messages received from suspicious foreign and virtual numbers.
Hansi Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar said that cybercriminals are currently using foreign numbers, internet calling and WhatsApp to intimidate people, commit fraud and demand extortion money. The ‘Abhedya’ app helps identify suspicious digital activities and protect users against them. It also provides features such as blocking suspicious calls.
The key features of the ‘Abhedya’ app include blocking suspicious WhatsApp calls from unknown foreign and virtual numbers, blocking suspicious numbers, and providing protection against threatening messages and digital harassment. In addition, the app may also prove useful to the police in technically analysing information related to suspicious numbers.
The SP Hansi said that cyber fraudsters make video calls while posing as officials of the police, CBI, ED or other government agencies. They threaten people with false cases or arrest and demand money. Some criminals also call from foreign numbers, threaten to harm family members and demand extortion money. He appealed to the public not to fall prey to such fraudsters, not to transfer money under pressure and never to share confidential banking information with unknown persons.
Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar urged the public to remain alert about cybercrimes and make use of available technological facilities for digital security. Citizens interested in obtaining authorised access to the ‘Abhedya’ app or seeking related information can contact the Cyber Cell at the Superintendent of Police Office in Hansi.
