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Cyber Crime Prevention Tips Guide

The document provides essential tips for preventing cybercrime, including using strong passwords, securing devices, and being cautious on social media. It outlines actions to take if one falls victim to a scam and emphasizes the importance of reporting incidents to authorities. Additionally, it highlights dos and don'ts for safe online behavior and provides contact information for local cybercrime officials.
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Cyber Crime Prevention Tips Guide

The document provides essential tips for preventing cybercrime, including using strong passwords, securing devices, and being cautious on social media. It outlines actions to take if one falls victim to a scam and emphasizes the importance of reporting incidents to authorities. Additionally, it highlights dos and don'ts for safe online behavior and provides contact information for local cybercrime officials.
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Install and update antivirus/malware protection

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Current Cyber Frauds

Email Scams Social Media Scams


Call Frauds
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8 Cyber Crime
Prevention Tips
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1.Use Strong Passwords

• Use different usernames & passwords


for different accounts.
• Create complex passwords with letters,
numbers & symbols.
• Minimum 10 characters.
• Change passwords regularly.
• Avoid writing them down.
Install and update antivirus/malware protection

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2.Secure Your Computer

Activate your firewall Install and update Use anti-spyware tools to


antivirus/malware protection prevent data theft
blocking unauthorized access
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• Set your profiles to


private
• Avoid oversharing
personal information

3.Be Social Media Savvy


• Think before posting –
once online, always online
• Review privacy & security
settings regularly
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4.Keep Software Up-to-Date

• Turn on automatic updates for OS &


applications.
• Regular updates fix vulnerabilities.
• Outdated software is an easy target for hackers.
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5.Secure Your Mobile Devices

• Mobile phones are vulnerable too!


• Download apps only from trusted sources.
• Avoid jailbreaking or rooting.
• Use screen locks and app permissions wisely.
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Use encryption for sensitive files (e.g., tax, financial docs).

6.Protect Your Data Back up data regularly and store it in a secure location.

Use cloud storage with encryption if possible.


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7.Protect Your E-identity


 Don’t overshare personal details
like name, address, phone.
 Only enter data on secure
websites (https://) .  Enable *privacy settings* on social
media.

 Think before sharing personal


information online.
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• Never click on suspicious


links or files.
• Don’t trust unknown emails
or texts.

8.Avoid Scams

• Verify the source before


replying.
• Never share personal or
financial info via email.
Install and update antivirus/malware protection

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Fell for a Scam? Here's What to Do Next

• Don’t panic if you’re a victim. National Cybercrime Reporting:


Helpline: ☎ 1930
[cybercrime.gov.in]
• Report cybercrime to the
(https://cybercrime.gov.in)
nearest Police Station or
Cyber Cell.
Install and update antivirus/malware protection

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Official Govt. Website

http://www.cybercrime.gov.in/ In India:
Visit https://cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (Cyber Fraud Helpline).
Install and update antivirus/malware protection

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DO’S DON’T’S

1. Verify the identity of people before sharing personal or 1. Don’t share OTPs, PINs, CVV numbers, or passwords with
banking details. anyone.

2. Use official banking apps/websites for transactions. 2. Don’t trust unknown apps or links claiming to offer money or
rewards

3. Report suspicious calls, messages, or emails to cybercrime 3. Don’t ignore small deductions or strange activities in your
authorities. account.

4. Check for spelling/grammar errors in emails – common in 4. Don’t fall for “too good to be true” offers or lottery
fraud attempts. messages.

5. Educate yourself and others about common online fraud 5. Don’t assume cyber fraud can’t happen to you.
tactics.
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Local Cyber Crime Officials


(Pimpri-Chinchwad)

• Sudhir Hiremath, IPS – DCP Crime.


• Prakash Mutyal, IPS – Jt. Commissioner of
Police.
• Sandip Bishnoi, IPS – Commissioner of
Police.
• Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate.
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THANK YOU FOR EXPLORING CYBER


SECURITY WITH US!!

YOU’RE NOW SAFER, SMARTER, AND READY TO DEFEND YOUR


DIGITAL LIFE! KEEP LEARNING, STAY ALERT, AND ALWAYS THINK
BEFORE YOU CLICK. QUESTIONS OR STORIES? WE’D LOVE TO
THANK YOU HEAR THEM!

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it.”
— Stephane Nappo

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