Prakash Kamat in Panaji
July 17-North Goa Superintendent of Police Chandan Chaudhary has initiated a people-connect programme-Police at your door step- in her district for quite some time.
The SP along with her Sub Divisional Police Officer,Police Inspector and his local police station beat team personnel hold dialogue with vulnerable sections of society like Senior Citizens, women etc. , reaching out to them directly in residential colonies and societies and imbibe a sense of safety and security among them.Brief them on various do's and don'ts and engage them to spell their grievances which are addressed there and there or noted for action.
At such a "Police at your doorstep" programme held at B. N. Melvani Recration Centre for senior citizens, Fonteinhas in Panaji to address the challenges faced by the elderly living alone and how to ensure there safety and security, on Wednesday, Ms Chaudhary spoke elaborately and engaged with the full house:
1. Need for a better neighbourhood security measures and community living options.
2. To register the names and ID documents of regular visitors such as the domestic help, milkman, and electrician to the PS
Share their details with friends and relatives
2. Create a strong peer group.
3. Install door chains, alarm bell, magic eye and CCTV cameras.
4. Set emergency contacts on speed dial.
5. Not to give personal information to strangers.
6 When banking/shopping online, look for the padlock icon in the address bar and make sure addresses begin with "httpa://" the "s" means your data is securely encrypted.
7. Never post any personal information such as birthdays or addresses online or on any social network.
Cybersecurity and online privacy measures
1. Dont trust emails that ask you for personal information or passwords. These are most likely scams.
Never respond even if they appear to come from reputable sources.
2. Do not trust any messages asking for your help in transferring funds as this is a common type of fraud.
3. Dont believe any online messages or emails that say you have won a lottery or a prize.
4. Dont give anyone access to your computer or phone, unless they are a trusted friend or family member.
5. Stay away from online or social media quizzes.
6. Keep your wifi network password protected and dont join unsecured wifi networks.
To ensure safety from fraud:
1. Keep all your valuables in a locker at bank.
2. Do not give out any financial information about yourself to strangers or even neighbours.
3. Never give out account information or credit card information in response to an unsolicited phone call or message.
Back up your information and store it safely.
4. Check your bank account regularly and watch out for any suspicious transaction or any activity that you are not familiar with.
5. Keep a list of all your accounts and financial institutions with a trusted family member, in case an emergency occurs.
6. Dont apply or agree to any loans or mortgages without consulting with a specialist or at the very least, a family member or trusted friend.
7. Dont let anyone force you/pressure you to purchase any product, enroll in any services or make any donations.
8. Hang up the phone on telemarketers or anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable. (eom)
July 17-North Goa Superintendent of Police Chandan Chaudhary has initiated a people-connect programme-Police at your door step- in her district for quite some time.
The SP along with her Sub Divisional Police Officer,Police Inspector and his local police station beat team personnel hold dialogue with vulnerable sections of society like Senior Citizens, women etc. , reaching out to them directly in residential colonies and societies and imbibe a sense of safety and security among them.Brief them on various do's and don'ts and engage them to spell their grievances which are addressed there and there or noted for action.
At such a "Police at your doorstep" programme held at B. N. Melvani Recration Centre for senior citizens, Fonteinhas in Panaji to address the challenges faced by the elderly living alone and how to ensure there safety and security, on Wednesday, Ms Chaudhary spoke elaborately and engaged with the full house:
2. To register the names and ID documents of regular visitors such as the domestic help, milkman, and electrician to the PS
Share their details with friends and relatives
2. Create a strong peer group.
3. Install door chains, alarm bell, magic eye and CCTV cameras.
4. Set emergency contacts on speed dial.
5. Not to give personal information to strangers.
6 When banking/shopping online, look for the padlock icon in the address bar and make sure addresses begin with "httpa://" the "s" means your data is securely encrypted.
7. Never post any personal information such as birthdays or addresses online or on any social network.
Cybersecurity and online privacy measures
1. Dont trust emails that ask you for personal information or passwords. These are most likely scams.
Never respond even if they appear to come from reputable sources.
2. Do not trust any messages asking for your help in transferring funds as this is a common type of fraud.
3. Dont believe any online messages or emails that say you have won a lottery or a prize.
4. Dont give anyone access to your computer or phone, unless they are a trusted friend or family member.
5. Stay away from online or social media quizzes.
6. Keep your wifi network password protected and dont join unsecured wifi networks.
To ensure safety from fraud:
1. Keep all your valuables in a locker at bank.
2. Do not give out any financial information about yourself to strangers or even neighbours.
3. Never give out account information or credit card information in response to an unsolicited phone call or message.
Back up your information and store it safely.
4. Check your bank account regularly and watch out for any suspicious transaction or any activity that you are not familiar with.
5. Keep a list of all your accounts and financial institutions with a trusted family member, in case an emergency occurs.
6. Dont apply or agree to any loans or mortgages without consulting with a specialist or at the very least, a family member or trusted friend.
7. Dont let anyone force you/pressure you to purchase any product, enroll in any services or make any donations.
8. Hang up the phone on telemarketers or anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable. (eom)
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