- By News Desk
- Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Google, in collaboration with Dainik Jagran and Vishvas News, organised a seminar for senior citizens in Faridabad, Haryana, on Friday, as part of its prestigious 'DigiKavach' program. The event was held under the 'Digital Safety of Senior Citizens: Sach Ke Sathi' campaign. During the seminar, senior citizens were informed about various types of online scams and were taught practical methods to avoid them.
At the event, held at the Government Senior Secondary School in Sihi, Sector 7, experts from Vishvas News emphasised the program's importance, noting that cybercriminals attempt to ensnare people through diverse means, including phishing links and fake websites. They stressed that vigilance is essential to prevent falling victim to these attacks.
Devika Mehta, Deputy Editor at Vishvas News, demonstrated how to create strong passwords for Google and social media accounts. She recommended using Passkeys and enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for enhanced security. She also advised against clicking on phishing links that accompany enticing messages.
Pragya Shukla, Chief Sub Editor at Vishvas News, spoke about credit and debit card fraud, explaining that scammers often pose as insurance or bank agents to steal users' personal and banking details, ultimately leading to financial loss by creating new credit cards. She advised people not to share any personal information or OTPs with anyone. Shukla also urged victims of cybercrime to report the incident immediately by calling 1930.
The Green Pencil Foundation collaborated on this special program for senior citizens. Attendees shared their challenging experiences with online fraud. Mahendra Singh, Block Education Officer, thanked Dainik Jagran, calling the program a necessity for the present time. The school's Principal, Seema Gautam, and the Foundation's founder, Sandy Khanda, were also present.
Upcoming Seminars
Another seminar is scheduled for Saturday, November 29th, at 11:00 AM at Clay 1 Grand Banquet, Wazirpur, Ashok Vihar, Delhi. The Single Seniors Welfare Trust of Keshavpuram is supporting this event.
About The Campaign
Under the 'Digital Safety of Senior Citizens: Sach Ke Sathi' campaign, teams from Jagran Digital and Vishvas News are conducting training via seminars and webinars across the country. The initiative aims to provide training in 30 cities across 20 states, including Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
The training focuses on recognizing and avoiding online scams. Google's 'DigiKavach' campaign is dedicated to increasing public awareness against online fraud in India, with the goal of making people fraud and scam-aware.
For more information about the program, please visit: https://www.jagran.com/digikavach