Stay Safe in a Fast-Digitising India.
Practical cyber-safety education for families, students, schools and businesses — because awareness is the best defence.
PGL Cyber Safety is an education and awareness initiative that teaches individuals, families, students and businesses safe digital practices, online security, and how to recognise cybercrime, scams and digital-manipulation tactics. It offers expert-led consultation and bookable workshops, addressing the sharp rise in online fraud affecting first-time digital users across India, including in smaller towns and rural areas.
India is coming online faster than almost anywhere on earth — and so are the scammers. Cyber-fraud losses in India reached ₹22,845.73 crore in 2024, a 206% jump from ₹7,465.18 crore in 2023, per Ministry of Home Affairs data tabled in the Lok Sabha (sourced from the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and the I4C); financial-fraud incidents rose to 36,37,288 in 2024 from 24,42,978 in 2023. Investment-fraud, “digital arrest” and sextortion scams are growing fast, and first-time digital users in smaller towns and villages are among the most targeted because they are least familiar with digital hygiene.
Public awareness — not just technology — is widely recognised as the key gap. Mass public awareness of evolving fraud techniques is cited as a core pillar of cyber-crime prevention by experts including the Centre for Police Technology, while Prof. Triveni Singh, Chief Mentor of the Future Crime Research Foundation, has warned that “the current cybercrime management framework is fragmented and reactive.” PGL Cyber Safety exists to close that gap with plain, practical education — no jargon, no fear-mongering, just the skills people actually need.
Four practical pillars.
Safe digital practices
Passwords, OTP discipline, device and account hygiene.
Online security basics
Recognising secure vs unsafe platforms; protecting personal and financial data.
Cybercrime & scam awareness
UPI fraud, fake investment apps, loan-app traps, phishing, 'digital arrest' calls, deepfake and AI-voice impersonation, job scams, romance fraud.
Digital-manipulation tactics
The psychology of urgency and 'easy money' that fraudsters exploit, so people can spot the pressure before they lose money.
Four audiences. One commitment.
Individuals & families
Passwords, OTP discipline, device and account hygiene.
Schools & colleges
Age-appropriate sessions for students, teachers and parents.
Businesses & corporates
Staff training to protect customers and company data.
Communities
Awareness in underserved areas where first-time users are most targeted.
If you or someone you know has been defrauded online, act in the first hour.
Report it immediately to the national cybercrime helpline 1930 and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Speed matters: India’s Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (launched 2021) helped save over ₹5,489 crore across 17.82 lakh complaints by enabling immediate reporting — recovery hinges on reporting within the first few hours.
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The current threat landscape.
A quick map of the four attacks most likely to reach you this year — and what to recognise.
Phishing & Smishing
Fake messages from “your bank”, courier services, or recruiters. Designed to steal a single click of trust.
Identity Theft
Aadhaar leaks, OTP frauds, social-account takeovers. The damage often appears weeks after the breach.
Data Breaches
Personal data sold on dark forums after a single weak password. Often involves emails, photos, contact lists.
Online Scams
Investment fraud, romance scams, fake job offers, and intimidation calls — the modern attack on Indian families.
The safety habits we wish every family already had.
Most cyber incidents are stopped — or reduced — by five small habits. Run through the list. If your household scores under 4, book a workshop.
- Two-factor authentication on email, WhatsApp, and banking apps
- Unique passwords stored in a trusted password manager
- Privacy review of every social-media account quarterly
- Family-level rules for sharing OTPs, IDs, and screen-share access
- A pre-agreed response plan if something does go wrong
We support survivors year-round.
Our Social Work program picks up where awareness wasn’t enough — with trauma-informed counsellors, legal partners, and reporting support.
Explore Social WorkBring a workshop to your school, team, or community.
Curriculum-aligned modules, real casework, and a calm voice when it matters most.