Indian government blocks 100 websites for offering fake jobs, here are the details

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In a robust response to the escalating threat of cybercrime, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India has implemented stringent measures to block more than 100 websites involved in organised investment and task-based part-time job scams..

Noteworthy is the Ministry's emphasis on engaging citizens in the fight against cybercrime, urging prompt reporting of fraudulent phone numbers and social media handles through the National Cyber Reporting Portal (NCRP) at www.cybercrime.gov.in...

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs cautioned citizens against transactions with unknown accounts, citing the potential involvement in money laundering, terror financing, and the likelihood of legal repercussions, including account blocking by law enforcement agencies...

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