Panaji: With a rise in cybercrime cases, Goa police, in collaboration with BITS Pilani, Goa campus, has created a digital solution to detect counterfeit websites of hotels, resorts, and other establishments.

 

This newly developed tool aims to protect the public from online fraud by enabling them to verify the authenticity of websites before making any financial transactions.

Superintendent of Police (SP) crime branch Rahul Gupta said that the tool will identify fake APK files being circulated on Telegram and WhatsApp, which are used to hack into the phones of innocent citizens. "Goa Police has developed a tool 'SpotTheScam' for cyber safety, along with BITS Pilani, Goa campus.