Speaking to media persons, CM Sawant clarified that kidnapping has not taken place in the coastal state.
“I have verified with the Home Department, where I came to know that these fake phone calls are being received by parents from +92 code (Pakistan).
“Don't panic, don't give money. There is no kidnapping happening in Goa. These phone calls come through virtual private networks and they call from different countries,” Sawant said.
“We have taken all security measures after the cyber crime branch received complaints in this regard. They are investigating the matter. We are communicating with the central government to stop such (scam) phone calls received through VPN,” he said.
Director General of Police (DGP), Jaspal Singh, had recently posted on 'X' saying, "All citizens are advised to call (+92) if they receive any message or request." Don't respond. This is Pakistan's number."
“I have verified with the Home Department, where I came to know that these fake phone calls are being received by parents from +92 code (Pakistan).
“Don't panic, don't give money. There is no kidnapping happening in Goa. These phone calls come through virtual private networks and they call from different countries,” Sawant said.
“We have taken all security measures after the cyber crime branch received complaints in this regard. They are investigating the matter. We are communicating with the central government to stop such (scam) phone calls received through VPN,” he said.
Director General of Police (DGP), Jaspal Singh, had recently posted on 'X' saying, "All citizens are advised to call (+92) if they receive any message or request." Don't respond. This is Pakistan's number."
