Beware of cyber fraud targeting JSY beneficiaries

VIJAYAWADA: Health and Family Welfare Director Veerapandian asked District Medical & Health Officials (DM&HOs) to beware of cybercriminals deceiving people with fraudulent messages and fake links, claiming to offer benefits under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).

Authorities have received multiple complaints about these scams, where fraudsters pose as health department representatives and lure victims with promises of financial aid. The criminals falsely claim that `70 lakh has been allocated for breastfeeding mothers and are targeting Anganwadi teachers to obtain beneficiaries’ phone numbers.