Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 22 December 2021
A programme for cyber safety awareness was organised by PS Campbell Bay at Radha Krishna Temple Shopping Complex for shopkeepers of Great Nicobar Island under the leadership of Sub-Inspector Mr. Gaurav Banerjee, SHO, PS Campbell Bay.
The programme intended to make the shopkeepers aware of the various common cybercrimes. During the programme, Mr. Gaurav Banerjee explained to the shopkeepers the preventive measures that they need to take to save themselves from becoming a victim of various types of cybercrimes.
Emphasis was laid on not sharing their confidential banking information like One Time Passwords with anyone. Shopkeepers were also made aware of the danger of providing access of remote desktop apps like Any Desk to unknown people.
Apart from preventive measures SHO, PS Campbell Bay also explained the importance of reporting financial cybercrimes as early as possible to ensure that the transaction can be reversed or the funds can be blocked.
Shopkeepers were also made aware of sextortion which is a prevalent crime reported from all over the country these days.
SHO, PS Campbell Bay also shared some of his experiences regarding various cybercrime cases and asked everyone to approach Police Stations for any assistance related to cybercrime or any other crime.
Shopkeepers were also asked to wear masks and follow all COVID-19 protocols for their safety and the overall safety of society.
A large number of shopkeepers from Campbell Bay attended the awareness programme.
Internet penetration is on the rise and with the rise in the number of people getting connected to the internet every day, there is a chance of a rise in cybercrime. Criminals usually find their prey in unsuspecting individuals who are unaware of the methodology used in the world of cybercrime.
Such awareness programmes by the police will help in reducing the number of people being duped by Cyber Criminals.