Jakarta Government Tackles Surge in Hoaxes, Official Impersonation Scams Lead
The Jakarta provincial government is intensifying efforts to combat hoaxes, particularly scams impersonating public officials. Initiatives include public education campaigns and engaging high school students to improve digital literacy.
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