Thousands of Indians have received video calls from people claiming to be CBI officers, customs officials, or cybercrime investigators. They’re told they’re ‘Under digital arrest’ and cannot disconnect the call. Panic sets in. Money gets transferred. And only later do victims realise they’ve been scammed. This guide breaks down what digital arrest actually is, why […]
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The digital arrest scam is spreading like wildfire across India. What makes it so dangerous is that most victims only realise they have been tricked after they have already lost a massive amount of money. These scams are specifically engineered to trigger panic. They force you into a state of high alert so that you
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The term digital arrest is a terrifying new trick in the cybercrime world. It is a harmful tactic because it does not just aim for your wallet; it goes for your mental peace. Scammers use intense psychological pressure to paralyze you. They want you to believe you are the main suspect in a massive crime.
