The Cabinet Division has issued a set of safety instructions for government employees to help them avoid falling victim to various forms of scams and digital traps. A circular containing seven key directives was sent on July 8 to senior secretaries of all ministries and divisions.
Following the Cabinet Division’s guidance, ministries and departments have begun circulating internal memos to alert their officials.
The letter emphasized the need for increased vigilance, stating:
“In view of the above, you are hereby requested to advise all officials under your ministry/division and subordinate offices to remain cautious and avoid falling prey to fraudulent traps.”
The seven-point advisory includes the following directives:
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Exercise Greater Caution: Government officials are advised to be extra cautious to stay protected from fraudulent schemes.
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Strict Legal Action: Individuals found involved in such criminal activities should face stringent legal consequences.
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Inform Law Enforcement Promptly: If any information about such crimes emerges, it should be reported immediately to intelligence or law enforcement agencies so that criminal networks can be identified and necessary actions taken.
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Limit Social Media Exposure: Officials should refrain from publicly sharing their job titles, locations, or daily work details on social media platforms.
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Avoid Deceptive Communications: Employees should be aware of and avoid falling into traps involving suggestive video calls, images, or chat messages.
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Be Cautious with Strangers: Officials are advised not to build close relationships too quickly with unknown or barely known individuals.
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Protect Confidential Content: Sensitive information, photos, or videos must not be shared over online chats or video calls.
The directive underscores the growing risks associated with online scams and social engineering tactics and aims to build awareness among public servants to protect themselves and official information.
