Lions Club Arpan organised workshop to avoid cyber fraud

Tahir Kamal Siddiqui - Indore

Indore. Do not invest money in unknown tasks, gaming apps. Never share your OTP pin, password etc. with anyone and do not give it in writing. Use only recognized e-commerce websites and apps for online shopping. Do not open unknown emails and links. This was said by Crime Branch Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotia as the keynote speaker in a workshop organised by Lions Club Arpan, Nagar Suraksha Samiti, Thana MG Road and Arpan Hospital at Mahavir Bhawan in Imli Bazaar. He further said that nowadays cases of cyber fraud are increasing. Incidents of cyber fraud are happening with doctors, engineers, teachers, bank managers, businessmen and scientists. Cyber ????thugs are making new people their victims by digitally arresting them every day and cheating them of lakhs and crores of rupees. Therefore, there is a need to be very cautious. He further said that never receive video calls from unknown numbers. If a friend on social media asks for money citing compulsion, do not send money immediately, first confirm it through some other reliable medium. Complain about cyber fraud on helpline number 1930.

In her presidential address, gynecologist Dr. Sunanda Jain said that today incidents of cyber fraud are happening with experienced people as well as with children who are studying abroad. Therefore, more caution is needed. Common citizens have to be made more aware. Dr. Jain further said that if any person threatens or intimidates by posing as a police officer or crime branch officer, then act wisely and immediately contact the police.

Guests were welcomed by Dr. Arpan Jain, Ravi Pokharna, Manish Deshlahra, Devendra Bhai Patel, Sunny Pathare and Rupesh Bagdi. Guest introduction was given by Dr. Ashok Jain. The symbols were presented by club president Dr. Anjana Verma, Dr. Asha Patni and Dr. Manju Mehta. The program was conducted by Dr. Komal Jain. In the end, Dr. Sunanda Jain expressed her gratitude.