Bajaj Finance Conducts Cyber Fraud Drive in Anantapur
- Cyber Fraud Awareness Programme Held at Sri Sai Baba National Degree College
- Knockout Digital Fraud Initiative Part of 100 City Programme
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Bajaj Finance Ltd conducted a Cyber Fraud awareness programme in Anantapur on February 27, 2026. The initiative, titled Knockout Digital Fraud, aimed to educate digital users about emerging cyber threats and ways to protect their finances. The event forms part of Bajaj Finance’s 100 city cyber security programme.
The session took place at Sri Sai Baba National Degree College in Aravinda Nagar. Several dignitaries attended the programme. They included Shri T Venugopal, Inspector of Police, Cybercrime, Shri Shaik Shavalli, Constable, Cybercrime, Shri D Nagaraja, Retd Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Shri Dr Saritha, Principal of the college.
Speakers addressed students and highlighted common frauds in and around Anantapur. These included fake OTP scams, phishing, digital arrest, loan fraud, pension fraud, and other financial deceptions. They explained how fraudsters use fake job offers and easy loan schemes to trap victims.
Cybercrime Officer Venugopal said, “Fraudsters set traps in many ways—through fake job offers, easy loan schemes, or other deceptive methods. They collect crucial personal information and later misuse it for exploitation.” He also asked students to check apps installed on their phones. He showed how personal data stored in apps can be accessed without users knowing. He advised students to delete suspicious applications.
Meanwhile, Constable Shavalli stressed the need to call the national cybercrime helpline 1930 without delay. He said, “Everyone should understand the significance of the ‘Golden Hour’—the first 60 minutes after a crime occurs. Timely reporting greatly increases our ability to trace lost money and track down the fraudster.” He also spoke about digital arrest scams and safety steps.
The Knockout Digital Fraud programme aligns with the Reserve Bank of India 2024 guidelines on Fraud Risk management for NBFCs. A spokesperson from Bajaj Finance said, “The financial safety of our consumers is paramount to us. We are constantly issuing online and offline advisories, on social media platforms, as well as through on-ground interactions with citizens, encouraging everyone to be cyber safe.”
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