Google unveils initiatives to enhance internet safety in India, targeting scams and boosting user education.

Google announced new initiatives to boost internet safety in India, focusing on fraud prevention and digital literacy. The company's DigiKavach platform and "Mauka Gawao" campaign aim to warn users about job, investment, and loan scams. Google's Play Protect program has blocked over 13.9 million harmful app installations, protecting 3.2 million devices. Google Pay has prevented over Rs 13,000 crores in fraudulent transactions, and YouTube has removed millions of spam and scam-related videos. Google also joined the Safer Internet India Coalition and partnered with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre for enhanced security.

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