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?
Crackdown on 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Three Fraudsters Apprehended
Three individuals were arrested for cyber fraud, posing as law enforcement officers to extort Rs 21 lakh from a senior citizen. They used psychological tactics and fabricated charges to coerce the victim.
Digital arrest scam: Alert SBI staff saves senior citizen in Hyderabad from ₹13 lakh fraud
Fraudsters targeted a 61-year-old child specialist by telling him that he was under digital arrest and must not tell anyone about it, said a media report
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.
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 recent case in Mumbai highlights the dangers of such scams and serves as a reminder of how important it is to stay vigilant.
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 'digital arrest' scam. After noticing the customer's anxious demeanor and inconsistent story,
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.
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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, ...
Gujarat confidential: Digital Arrest
Davle, who is the councillor from ward no. 28 in Pandesara area, contacted police and handed an application to them with a ...
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 ...
Mumbai woman made to strip, loses Rs 1.7 lakh after 'digital arrest' threat
A woman employed at a pharma company was coerced by cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officers. They claimed she was ...
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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 ...
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 ...