{"id":76716,"date":"2025-10-05T03:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T03:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=76716"},"modified":"2025-10-05T03:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T03:10:31","slug":"report-cyber-fraud-without-delay-says-chief-minister-devendra-fadnavis-golden-hour-crucial-in-cyber-complaints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=76716","title":{"rendered":"Report Cyber Fraud Without Delay, Says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis \u2014 \u2018Golden Hour\u2019 Crucial in Cyber Complaints"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Mumbai, Oct 2025 :<\/strong> Just as timely medical aid within the \u2018golden hour\u2019 after a road accident can save lives, the same principle applies to cyber frauds, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The faster a complaint is lodged, the greater the chances of recovering or saving the defrauded amount, he emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fadnavis urged citizens to immediately report any instance of cyber fraud by calling the helpline numbers <strong>1930<\/strong> or <strong>1945<\/strong> without any delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was speaking at the inauguration of the <strong>\u2018Cyber Awareness Month \u2013 October 2025\u2019<\/strong> programme held at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters. The event was attended by Director General of Police <strong>Rashmi Shukla<\/strong>, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) <strong>Iqbal Singh Chahal<\/strong>, actors <strong>Akshay Kumar<\/strong> and <strong>Rani Mukerji<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Farooq Qazi<\/strong> from VJTI, <strong>Professor Manjesh Hanwal<\/strong> from IIT Bombay, and several senior police officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the growing challenges of the digital age, Fadnavis said preventing cybercrime has become one of the biggest challenges today. \u201cAlong with punishing the culprits, it is equally important to prevent financial losses. Awareness is the most effective tool to combat cyber fraud,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He noted that with the advent of <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong>, fraudsters are misusing new techniques such as <strong>phishing, OTP scams, deepfakes, and voice and face cloning<\/strong> to deceive unsuspecting citizens. Sharing personal information on social media or during online transactions can also make people vulnerable, he warned. Accepting cookies carelessly can lead to the misuse of personal data, resulting in scams, extortion, and cyberbullying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief Minister informed that Maharashtra has established <strong>world-class cyber security laboratories, response centres, and regulatory mechanisms<\/strong> to address such crimes. These facilities enable prompt action to minimize losses, but timely reporting of incidents remains crucial. \u201cModern technology poses risks, but technology itself is also the solution,\u201d he said, stressing the need to build capacity to tackle challenges such as deepfakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery digital crime leaves behind a digital fingerprint. Therefore, both technological capability and public awareness are equally important,\u201d he added. Fadnavis also emphasized the need to spread cyber safety awareness among the youth, noting that <strong>communicators and media professionals<\/strong> have an important role to play in this mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DGP <strong>Rashmi Shukla<\/strong> stated that the <strong>Railway Ministry<\/strong> has launched a commendable awareness campaign to keep citizens alert and ensure their quick protection. Cyber safety messages are being announced daily at all major railway stations across the country, reaching millions of people in their everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Maharashtra Police<\/strong> too has recognized the importance of awareness and is conducting extensive campaigns across cities, districts, and social media platforms in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the event, a <strong>short film on cyber security<\/strong> was screened, and a <strong>children\u2019s comic booklet titled \u2018Cyber Yoddha\u2019 (Cyber Warrior)<\/strong> was released by CM Fadnavis. Cyber warriors who have contributed significantly to public awareness efforts were also felicitated on the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event concluded with remarks from dignitaries and a vote of thanks delivered by <strong>Special Inspector General Yashasvi Yadav<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai, Oct 2025 : Just as timely medical aid within the \u2018golden hour\u2019 after a road accident can save lives, the same principle applies to cyber frauds, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The faster a complaint is lodged, the greater the chances of recovering or saving the defrauded amount, he emphasized. 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