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Telangana: Cyber awareness drive reaches 15.48 lakh people; Cyber fraud losses decline 20.2 pc

Hyderabad, Nov 1 (UNI) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has concluded its month-long Cyber Security Awareness campaign with statewide Night Flash Walks on October 30 and 31, highlighting the importance of public vigilance and timely reporting of cybercrimes.
The campaign, launched on October 1 at Necklace Road in Hyderabad, covered educational institutions, public spaces and community gatherings across the State. A total of 24,886 awareness programmes were conducted across Telangana up to October 31, 2026, reaching 15,48,905 people.
During October alone, 4,248 programmes were organised, engaging 2,78,428 participants.
Meanwhile, reported financial losses due to cybercrime declined by 20.2 per cent to Rs 881.72 crore during January-September 2026, compared with Rs 1,104.42 crore in the corresponding period last year. The amount placed under lien in fraudsters' bank accounts increased by 42.2 per cent to Rs 260.30 crore from Rs 183.11 crore.
TGCSB urged citizens not to share OTPs, PINs or passwords and to verify financial offers before making payments. Cyber fraud victims were advised to immediately call the national cybercrime helpline 1930 or register complaints at www.cybercrime.gov.in, a release from the DGP’s office said on Sunday.
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