In the Leningrad region will take measures to protect teenagers from IT fraud

Alexander Drozdenko said in his MAKS channel that the regional administration discussed the necessary measures to protect teenagers from involvement in IT fraud, illegal financial transactions and other criminal schemes. To counter cyber threats, it is necessary to act together, the head of the region stressed.

The efforts of all branches of government will be combined. Law enforcement officers, banks, educational institutions and youth organizations will also be connected.

A single prevention plan will be drawn up for all municipalities. Practical classes are planned for teenagers and parents. So that minors learn to recognize dangerous offers, do not succumb to external pressure and promptly seek help.

Often teenagers are involved in criminal activities by offering easy earnings. Therefore, a separate direction will be the expansion of the possibility of legal part-time work.

“Young people should be able to earn honestly, get their first work experience, reveal their abilities and feel needed,” Drozdenko said.

In addition, the participants discussed the idea of creating an interactive simulator “Level.47”. This is a computer or online game that in an understandable format and in real situations will help you learn how to recognize fraud, resist dangerous strangers and practice digital hygiene skills.

The governor instructed to start work in all areas now, using existing programs and resources.

Earlier, “MK in the Leningrad region” told about how schoolchildren are turned into saboteurs and that in the Leningrad region and St. Petersburg for a year detained about a dozen teenagers for sabotage.