New Delhi, October 17, 2024: To address the rising cases of online scams and enhancing cyber safety a national user awareness campaign ‘Scam se Bacho’ was launched here today.

This initiative of Meta, being launched in collaboration of key ministries Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), aims to combat the growing menace of scams and cyber frauds, aligning with the government’s commitment to addressing the rising cases of online scams and enhancing cyber safety.
Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju delivered the keynote address on the launch of “Scam se Bacho”.
While extending support to the Meta’s ‘Scam se Bacho’ campaign, Jaju mentioned that it is a timely and much-needed step toward safeguarding our citizens from the growing threat of online scams.

It reflects a whole-of-government approach towards fostering a culture of digital safety and vigilance, he said.
During the event I&B secretary highlighted that India, with over 900 million internet users, has seen extraordinary digital growth under the Digital India initiative, becoming a global leader in UPI transactions.
However, this progress comes with rising cyber frauds, with 1.1 million cases reported in 2023. The Prime Minister of India has called for stronger measures to combat these threats and enhance digital literacy.
During the event I&B secretary emphasised that the “Scam Se Bacho” Campaign is more than just an awareness drive.
This campaign can be a national movement that can empower Indian citizens with the tools and knowledge to protect themselves from these threats, he said.
Our goal is simple but powerful to create a culture of digital safety and vigilance. “By leveraging Meta’s global expertise, the campaign will empower every Indian to protect themselves from cyber threats, ensuring that our digital progress is matched by robust digital security,” he added.
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