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Digital Arrest Scam: Cyber Criminals Impersonate Police & TRAI via IVR Calls
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Digital Arrest Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Impersonate Police, TRAI via IVR Calls
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News18
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07-03-2026, 11:20
Digital Arrest Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Impersonate Police, TRAI via IVR Calls
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Rajasthan sees a rise in 'digital arrest' scams where cybercriminals use international IVR calls.
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Fraudsters impersonate police, TRAI, DoT, or courier services, claiming parcels are involved in illegal activities.
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They threaten legal action or arrest to create fear, then demand bank details, OTPs, or direct money transfers.
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Be wary of calls from suspicious international numbers like Inmarsat (+870), Pakistan (+92), Bangladesh (+880), etc.
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Authorities confirm digital arrest threats are fake; report suspicious calls to Sanchar Saathi or cyber helpline 1930.
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