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Delhi Police issue advisory on cyber crime threat amid coronavirus outbreak

By ANI | Updated: March 28, 2020 09:00 IST

Delhi Police on Saturday issued an advisory regarding cybercrimes in the wake of coronavirus, warning people against fraudulent schemes.

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New Delhi [India], Mar 28 : Delhi Police on Saturday issued an advisory regarding cybercrimes in the wake of coronavirus, warning people against fraudulent schemes.

The advisory issued by the Police warned people against falling prey to online frauds, telephone frauds and phishing.

Listing the do's and don'ts for people, the advisory read, "Avoid opening suspicious e-mails and clicking on unverified coronavirus related links circulated on social messaging apps, emails, etc."

It also read, "Use strong passwords and multi-level authentication option for social media and banking activities; and people need to check the credentials of charity fund before donating money."

"If you become a victim, ensure you alert Delhi Police immediately," the advisory read.

( With inputs from ANI )

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