Manendra Patel, Durg. Range IG Ram Gopal Garg has written a letter to the nodal officer of Google and has demanded a ban on fake customer care numbers and fake sites on Google pages. At the same time, an appeal has been made to the general public to join the Cyber Sentinel campaign of the police. In fact, IG Ramgopal Garg, while posted in CBI, has also played an important role in Haryana’s Ram Rahim case. This time too he has written a letter to Google in view of the increasing complaints in Durg division.
IG Garg has expressed concern by writing a letter. He has talked about stopping the fraudulent activities taking place due to fake customer care numbers displayed on Google search pages and taking necessary action. Garg said through the letter that cyber thugs committing various types of cyber crimes are using the Google platform to impersonate customer care numbers of major banks, insurance companies, hotels, wallets, UPI, gas agencies, medical and health services and other essential services. They are trying to cheat people in the name of updating. Google ads are often used by fraudsters to make fake numbers appear higher in Google search results.
Information sought from Google regarding action
IG said, users trust Google search results. They consider these fake numbers as real customer care numbers and as a result, they fall into the trap of fraudsters by providing their sensitive and confidential information. The IG told Google through various sections of the IT Act that considering the impact of such fraudulent activities on society, it is important for Google to take all necessary steps so that citizens can be protected from such frauds. Google has also been asked to take serious action on this issue and information regarding the action taken.
Appeal to join Cyber Sentinel campaign
Inspector General of Police, Durg Range, Ramgopal Garg has also appealed to the general public that more and more people should join the ‘Cyber Prahari’ campaign to become aware of the increasing cyber crimes. By explaining the patterns, important points to avoid them and stay safe are issued daily. Cyber crimes can be controlled only through vigilance and awareness. Therefore, you should also join the Cyber Sentinel campaign.
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