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Rajasthan Police Warn of Cyber Fraud Ahead of Local Body Elections
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:46 PM
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The Rajasthan police have issued an advisory urging voters to stay vigilant against online scams as the state’s local body polls approach.
Rajasthan police released an official advisory warning the public about a rise in cyber fraud schemes targeting voters ahead of the upcoming local body elections. The notice highlights that fraudsters are using fake social media accounts, phishing messages and bogus websites to lure voters into sharing personal and financial details.
Authorities have urged citizens to verify the authenticity of any communication that claims to be from election officials or political parties. They advise against clicking on suspicious links, sharing OTPs or bank information, and recommend reporting any such incidents to the cyber cell.
The advisory comes as the state prepares for the multi‑phase local body polls, which will see millions of voters casting ballots for municipal and panchayat positions. Police officials emphasized that maintaining digital hygiene is crucial to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Authorities have urged citizens to verify the authenticity of any communication that claims to be from election officials or political parties. They advise against clicking on suspicious links, sharing OTPs or bank information, and recommend reporting any such incidents to the cyber cell.
The advisory comes as the state prepares for the multi‑phase local body polls, which will see millions of voters casting ballots for municipal and panchayat positions. Police officials emphasized that maintaining digital hygiene is crucial to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.