Digital Arrest Scam: 7 Ways To Stay Safe

Malkit Singh

What Is Digital Arrest?

Fraudsters pretend to be police or CBI officers and claim you are involved in a crime.

How It Starts

You may receive a call about illegal parcel, Aadhaar misuse, or bank fraud.

Fear Tactics

Scammers threaten immediate arrest or jail and force victims to stay on video calls.

Money Demand

They ask victims to transfer money for verification to avoid arrest.

Warning Sign

Police or government agencies never arrest people through video calls.

Stay Safe

Disconnect the call and report cyber fraud at 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.