Mysuru, Jan. 3 -- Senior citizens and educated professionals are increasingly falling prey to cyber fraud in Mysuru, prompting the city's Cyber Police to step up awareness campaigns.

Many educated individuals, lured by promises of quick profits, are being drawn into online traps involving gaming, stock trading, investment scams and money-doubling schemes.

With these groups emerging as prime targets for fraudsters, the Police have adopted multiple strategies to spread awareness.

Recognising that people spend considerable time on social media, the Department has intensified online outreach while also conducting on-ground programmes in public places under the direction of Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar.

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