Social Media Abuse Drives Cybercrime Surge in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has seen a massive spike in cybercrime cases, with over 9,300 incidents reported between January and June 2025 — 60% of which are linked to social media abuse. Youngsters aged 18-35 are the most targeted, facing threats like sextortion, impersonation, and online blackmail.Cyber police say fake profiles and manipulated content are widely used to harass and scam people. Women, students, and job seekers in cities like Indore and Bhopal are especially vulnerable. The police have launched awareness drives and urged the public to use the cybercrime.gov.in portal and the 1930 helpline to report cases.📌 Key Highlights:Over 9,300 cases in six months60% involve Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp abuseCollege students, women most affectedRise in sextortion, identity theft, financial fraudMP Police pushing for awareness and digital vigilance🛡️ Stay alert. Think before you click. Report cybercrime at cybercrime.gov.in#MPCyberCrime #SocialMediaScam #SextortionIndia #CyberAwarenessMP #DigitalSafety #CyberCrimeNews #cyberplatter