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Maharashtra: 1930 cybercrime helpline recovered Rs 55-cr this year
Updated On: 09 December, 2023 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Data shows that the 23-line, 100-member team has managed to save more than Rs 90 crore of victims’ money in the past three years
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The Home Ministry’s 1930 cyber helpline number has proven to be a game-changer. According to Maharashtra Cyber, in the last three years, they have successfully frozen Rs 90 crore during the crucial golden hours after a cybercrime is reported through the helpline. The dedicated 100-member team saved around Rs 55 crore this year alone.
When citizens panic and report cyberfraud to the helpline, Maharashtra Cyber ensures a prompt response. An officer said, “We calm them down, guide them on blocking the scammed amount within the initial two hours, and swiftly relay the details to the respective bank nodal officers for immediate fraud marking.”
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