Ignore video calls from strangers, avoid sharing sensitive info online: Gurgaon cops organise campaign against cyber crime

Awareness is key when it comes to curbing cyber crime and netizens are advised not to accept friend requests or follow requests from unknown people on social media, the Gurgaon police said Friday during a campaign against cyber crime.

Keeping one’s online profile private and creating a secure password are among other steps that can help avoid cyber traps, officials suggested at the session attended by principals of all government higher secondary schools in Faridabad, Gurgaon, Palwal and Mewat.

Other methods to prevent cyber crimes include not clicking on any link received via email or message and not receiving video calls from strangers over social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram.