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We need to discern, protect ourselves in the digital age

It's quite alarming to note that cybercrimes are increasing in our country with increasing relish. In addition to this, a multitude of people fall prey to these gullible scams, as greed is the main ingredient that's been targeted by the tricksters. Unfortunately, several people get lured due to the high returns which they assume that they would get. However, just to safeguard ourselves it's always advisable to invest one's resources in government approved institutions, even though the returns might be less, in comparison to the private entities. Just imagine, in a small state like Goa, 660 takedown requests were initiated by the authorities. The takedown involves fake apps/fake parcel delivery/digital call arrest/fake hotel booking portals and the list goes on. We need to discern that we are a part of digital era and need to shield ourselves from such type of atrocities. For the welfare of the local populace, the authorities have urged the citizens to report at the concerned portal: Chakshu portal at https: //sancharsaati.gov.in/sfc. Eventually, one needs to be on high alert and refrain from investing in gullible schemes.



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Community vigilance can defeat conmen

Gregory E Dsouza, Siolim
Published Nov 29, 2025, 11:57 PM IST
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It’s time Goans stay alert to the latest scams run by fraudsters in Goa. I recently came across a message on a WhatsApp group with a photo of a man who has cheated people in Siolim. He pretends to be a priest or a Brother working in a school or a nearby church.  He usually targets places where novenas or feasts are taking place. He befriends people and asks for money, saying he needs petrol or a gas cylinder refill. If the person does not have cash, he quickly…

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