Digital Arrest Scam: Police Warn Public to Verify Officials, Report Threats
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News18•29-01-2026, 21:21
Digital Arrest Scam: Police Warn Public to Verify Officials, Report Threats
- •Vanaparthy Rural SI Hrushikesh alerted the public about the rising 'digital arrest' cyber scam nationwide.
- •Scammers impersonate law enforcement (RBI, ED, CBI) via video calls, wearing uniforms, to accuse victims of crimes like money laundering or drug trafficking.
- •Victims are threatened with immediate arrest and pressured to pay money to avoid legal action, leading to significant financial losses.
- •Some receive messages about parcels containing prohibited items, further escalating the fear tactics.
- •SI Hrushikesh advised verifying official identities, understanding legal arrest procedures, and immediately reporting suspicious calls to cybercrime or police.
Why It Matters: Beware of 'digital arrest' scams; verify official identities and report threats to police immediately.
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