Police issued cyber advisory on Holi in Bhopal, beware of fake offers and objectionable posters.

Bhopal News: Bhopal Police has issued an advisory regarding Holi. Police have issued special guidelines to be alert from cyber fraud during Holi festival. In the advisory, the police have cautioned people not to make any objectionable post or share it with any group or person during the festival. If you see any objectionable post on social media, immediately inform the cyber police or the nearest police station.

Do not share objectionable content on social media

It is a crime to share or circulate or forward any objectionable or edited content, photo, video or misleading post related to Holi through any social media platform. Police has made it clear that criminal cases will be registered against those who commit such acts and punitive action will be taken.

Stay away from fake offers and links

Police have appealed to people not to click on Holi offers or so-called ‘gift links’ received on social media, email or messages. Avoid downloading any type of app or file from unknown websites, as this can increase the risk of cyber fraud.

Be especially cautious in digital payments

Take special care while doing digital transactions. Use UPI, QR codes or payment links only from trusted sources. Do not share OTP, PIN or password with any unknown person, as this can lead to withdrawal of funds from the bank account.

Cyber ​​fraud cases increase during festivals

Police said that cases of cyber fraud are continuously increasing. Especially during festivals, people become victims of fraud due to the lure of offers and discounts. For this reason, the police has issued an advisory and advised people to be cautious. The police have appealed that if any person becomes a victim of cyber crime, he should immediately inform the police, so that action can be taken in time.

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