Telangana police issued an alert on Sunday informing the public that cyber attackers are evolving their baiting methods. The department also tweeted advice against the attacks.
It requested that people validate unsolicited emails, files, and links. Regardless of precautions, anyone who becomes a victim of cybercrime can report it to 1930.
It is worth mentioning that cybercrime in Telangana is expected to increase by 57% by 2022. Last year, the state saw 13,895 cybercrime cases, compared to 8,839 cases in 2021.
Telangana’s overall crime rate increased by 4.44 percent in 2021. A total of 1,42,917 cases were filed during 2022 as against 1,36,841 cases registered in 2021
White-collar crime increased by 35 percent. Crime against women increased by 3.8 percent as well. Cases of kidnapping increased by 15%.
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Police say victims of cybercrime are reluctant to report crimes
Crimes committed online are on an upward trend, but many victims are reluctant to approach the police. The majority of those who report cyber fraud to the police are the ones who have lost substantial amounts of money, while several other cases go unreported.
In addition to a lack of awareness, police officials also point out that efforts to educate people about cyber fraud are helping people in cities, whereas victims in rural areas are still unaware or hesitant to report cases.
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Senior cybercrime officials say most people duped on social media and online shopping platforms don’t seek legal help. Until a significant amount is siphoned off from their bank accounts, they do not take fraud seriously.
Often, people do not approach us due to illiteracy, lack of awareness about cyber fraud, or stigma associated with approaching the police. Some people avoid the police when they think it is hard to get back stolen money or if the damage is small, a senior official said, blaming the rise in cybercrime incidents on the widespread use of mobile phones and gadgets.
While a provision store, a vegetable and meat market, or a dairy parlor is nearby, we are used to placing our orders online instead of going there. Whether it’s the biggest purchase or the smallest, we’re increasingly reliant on online transactions. One of the major reasons for cybercrime is because of this, an official said.
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