Presentation on ‘Trends and Prevention of Cyber Crime’ held at Ashok Club

Jaipur, If a person becomes a victim of cyber crime, the first 60 minutes afterwards, which is referred as the ‘Golden Hour’ — is extremely critical. Filing a complaint promptly during this time can help freeze the defrauded amount. In addition, digital evidence can be secured, further transfer of funds can be stopped by banks, and authorities can reach the perpetrators more quickly, thereby strengthening the investigation. This information was shared by Cyber Crime DIG, IPS, Shantanu K. Singh of Rajasthan Police while addressing a session on ‘Trends and Prevention of Cyber Crime’. The programme was organised on Sunday at Ashok Club under Prabha Khaitan Foundation’s ‘Sahyog’ initiative.

He further stated that senior citizens are among the easiest targets for cyber criminals. These criminals often exploit greed, fear, or false promises to trap individuals. He explained that the primary causes of cyber crime include lack of awareness, insecurity, and greed. Therefore, people should continuously educate themselves about new technologies and stay updated with changes in the digital world. He emphasised that awareness, vigilance, and correct information are the most effective ways to prevent cyber crimes.

Providing insights into various types of cyber scams, DIG Shantanu K. Singh mentioned that digital arrest scams, KYC scams, deepfake scams, social media impersonation, and investment scams are among the most common cyber crimes today. Criminals use new technologies and social engineering techniques to gain trust and extract personal information, banking details, or money. He advised people to verify any unknown calls, messages, links, or online investment opportunities with SEBI before proceeding.

DIG Singh also informed that cyber crimes can be reported via the helpline number 1930. In addition, for Rajasthan specifically, WhatsApp numbers 9256001930 and 9257510100 are available 24×7.

Audience at the event asked questions related to cyber crimes, which were addressed in detail by Shantanu K. Singh. Earlier, Ajay Singha delivered the welcome address, while Jagdeep Singh proposed the Vote of Thanks.