SP warns youth against social media scams

District Crime Branch Superintendent of Police Firoz M. Shafiq inaugurating a programme marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at Palakkad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement District Crime Branch Superintendent of Police (SP) Firoz M. Shafiq has urged young people to avoid becoming dependent on social media and remain cautious against online traps.He was speaking after inaugurating a programme organised by the Victims Information, Sensitisation, Welfare and Assistance Society (VISWAS) at Bharathamatha CMI Public School here on Thursday as part of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.Mr. Shafiq said cases of people, especially youngsters, being lured through attractive offers and false promises on social media platforms were increasing. He advised the you