With the increasing use of online banking, social media and digital transactions, fraudsters are taking advantage of innocent people through fake calls, phishing messages, hacked accounts and fraudulent investment schemes. Many hardworking citizens lose their savings due to these scams. Students and elderly individuals are especially vulnerable.
The root causes include lack of digital awareness, weak cyber monitoring systems and insufficient public education about online safety. Although certain measures have been introduced, they are not enough to control the rapidly growing problem.
The government should launch nationwide awareness campaigns to educate citizens about cyber security. Banks must strengthen their protection systems and regularly guide customers on how to avoid fraud. Strict legal action against cyber criminals is essential to discourage such activities. In this digital age, cyber security is as important as physical security. Immediate and effective measures are needed to safeguard the public from financial and emotional loss.
Javeria Atiq
Rawalpindi
