C03Social impact

Digital Rakshak: Can Technology Protect People from Online Fraud?

Students, older adults and other internet users encounter phishing, impersonation, fake links and online scams.

Problem: Students, older adults and other internet users encounter phishing, impersonation, fake links and online scams. Student challenge: Create an accessible solution that helps users recognize, avoid or safely report digital fraud. SDG alignment: SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 16. Commercial potential: Schools, families and digital service providers; awareness tools and fraud-alert services.

Objectives

Create an accessible solution that helps users recognize, avoid or safely report digital fraud.

Eligibility

Teams of students from Classes 9–12 of a registered school.

Submission guidelines

Submit a 10–12 slide pitch deck as PDF: problem, users, solution, prototype/mock-up, impact, team.

Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for student teams (non-cash recognition for schools).