Digital Arrest Scams: How Fake Police Are Emptying Bank Accounts
Imagine receiving a phone call. The voice on the other end claims you’re involved in a criminal case. Your Aadhaar card has been misused, and you’re at risk of being arrested. Panic sets in. What should you do next?
'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat: Here's what happened
In Surat, a 90-year-old man was defrauded of over ₹1 crore by scammers posing as CBI officers. They accused him of drug-related crimes and manipulated him through fear. Authorities arrested five suspects,
How an alert SBI staff saved 61-year-old from losing Rs 13-lakh to 'Digital Arrest' scam
A State Bank of India (SBI) employee in Hyderabad averted a Rs 13 lakh financial loss for a senior citizen by recognizing and intervening in a 'digita
3 arrested in digital arrest scam for defrauding senior citizen: SSP
The Cyber Police arrested three individuals involved in a “digital arrest” scam that defrauded a senior citizen of Rs 21 lakh, police said here today. Addressing a press conference, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar,
Digital Arrest Scammers Target 90-Year-Old In Gujarat, Cheat Him Of Rs 1 Crore
A 90-year-old man in Gujarat's Surat lost his entire life savings of over Rs 1 crore to fraudsters, who posed as CBI officers and placed him under 'digital arrest' for 15 days.
Mumbai: 26-Yr-Old Woman Forced To Strip On Video Call, Duped Of Rs 1.78 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
The fraudsters falsely accused her of her involvement in a money laundering case linked to businessman Naresh Goyal. An FIR has been registered at the Andheri Police Station.
India's crackdown on digital arrest scams: 6.69 lakh SIM cards blocked, Rs 3,431 crore saved
As cybercrimes grow more sophisticated, the Union Government has intensified efforts to combat digital arrest scams and other online frauds. Through innovative measures like the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and initiatives such as the Samanvaya Platform and Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre.
Alert bank manager, quick police action foil ‘digital arrest’ scam
An 80-year-old man in Navi Mumbai was scammed out of ₹21.94 lakh by cyber fraudsters claiming he was under investigation, but a bank manager intervened.
Crores lost to 'digital arrest' scam: Here's how to avoid falling victim
A 90-year-old Gujarat man lost Rs 1 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Here's how you can protect yourself ...
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What is Digital Arrest and How to Avoid Falling Victim?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned citizens of a rising cyber scam known as “Digital Arrest” during the Mann Ki Baat ...
Digital arrest : Current modus of operandi
The way we live, work, and communicate has changed as a result of our globalised society. We now have the ability to connect, ...
Digital arrest scam: Mumbai woman forced to strip, loses Rs 1.7 lakh
In today’s digital age, online scams have become alarmingly common, and unfortunately, many people fall victim to them. A ...
Digital Fear: How Stock Trading Scams, Investment Frauds, Digital Arrest and Threats From Foreign Lands are Crippling
Roaming in the digital space without proper attention to digital fraud is costing Indians dearly in terms of data, ...
Elderly doc placed under ‘digital arrest’ for 20 days, robbed of Rs 1 cr; T’gana man held
An elderly doctor lost around Rs 1 crore after being tricked by scammers who posed as law enforcement and claimed his Aadhaar ...
Government Warns Of Fake Letter Used In ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Targeting Indians: Tips To Stay Safe
The Indian government has issued a warning about a growing cyber scam where fake letters threaten a "digital arrest." These ...
IIT student falls victim to Digital Arrest loses lakhs as fraudsters pose as TRAI officials
A significant case of digital fraud has emerged, involving a student from IIT Bombay who was scammed out of lakhs of rupees.