New Delhi: Along with burning Ravana, the symbol of evil, on Dussehra, in today's times there is a need to save the society from another Ravana. This Ravana is not a ten-headed effigy standing in a field, but a cyber thug who wears different disguises in the digital world and keeps an eye on people's hard-earned money. Sometimes these fraudsters try to trap people by posing as bank officers, policemen, officials of government investigation agencies and sometimes representatives of some other organization. In view of this danger, the artists of Ramleela have appealed to the people to be alert about cyber crimes and keep their personal information safe.
Actor Shahbaz Khan, who played the role of Ravana in Ramleela, cautioned people not to share their one-time password (OTP) or any other personal information with unknown persons. Cyber thugs often try to obtain confidential information from people by scaring them, luring them or making the excuse of some important work. In such a situation, even a little carelessness can cause financial loss.
He gave the message that do not blindly trust any suspicious call message or any kind of inducement coming from an unknown number. Avoid sharing your banking information, passwords and confidential details with anyone. If someone asks for information claiming to be a bank, police or government department official, first confirm his identity.
Stay away from those who threaten you in the name of digital arrest
Actor Vindu Singh, who played the role of Hanuman ji in Ramleela, also made people aware about a new and dangerous method of cyber crime called digital arrest. He appealed to the people not to panic after seeing police uniform, fake identity card or name of investigating agency on video call of some unknown person.
Cyber thugs often scare people by saying that there is a criminal case registered in their name, their bank account has been used for illegal activities or they have been ordered to stay at home and not contact anyone in the name of investigation. After this, money is collected by giving threat of arrest.
Vindu Singh gave the message that there is no legal process called digital arrest. No person can legally arrest someone just by pretending to be an officer over a video call. In such a situation, instead of panicking, take precautions and independently contact the concerned authorities to confirm the matter.
Complain immediately in case of cyber fraud
Awareness is the biggest weapon to protect against cyber crime. If a person gets financial fraud online, he should contact the cyber crime helpline number 1930 without any delay. Apart from this, complaint can also be lodged on the National Cyber Crime Complaint Portal www.cybercrime.gov.in.
Experts advise to preserve suspicious calls, messages, mobile numbers, payment details and other available evidence. Do not transfer money or share any confidential information at the request of any unknown person.
It is important to recognize every form of evil
The message of Dussehra is not limited to Ravana Dahan only. In changing times, it is equally important to recognize new forms of evil and keep the society safe from them. Just as dignity, prudence and courage prevailed in Ramayana, similarly in the digital world, cyber fraud can be avoided by awareness, vigilance and complaining at the right time. The message is clear—in whatever guise Ravana comes, recognize him, be careful and protect your hard-earned money from falling into the hands of cyber fraudsters.