UP teen’s quick thinking saved his parents from cyber fraud; lessons for families and children

A Class 8 student in Bareilly, Tanmay Saxena, prevented his parents from a "digital arrest" cyber fraud by recognizing the scam. His quick thinking and advice to activate flight mode disconnected the fraudsters, saving his family from financial loss. Police have now made him the face of their awareness campaign.

UP teen’s quick thinking saved his parents from cyber fraud; lessons for families and children
A Class 8 student in Bareilly, Tanmay Saxena, prevented his parents from a "digital arrest" cyber fraud by recognizing the scam. His quick thinking and advice to activate flight mode disconnected the fraudsters, saving his family from financial loss. Police have now made him the face of their awareness campaign.