Digital Arrest Scam in India

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How this usually looks in the real world

• The caller claims to be police, court, cyber cell, or another authority and says you cannot disconnect.
• The scam uses fear, video-call pressure, fake documents, or secrecy demands to stop outside verification.
• The message threatens account freeze, KYC failure, SIM stop, or police action if you do not comply fast.
• A suspicious link, app-install step, or unknown support number is hidden inside the urgency.

What to do next in the right sequence

• End the call and verify independently through official public channels or known numbers instead of staying inside the intimidation script.
• Do not transfer money for verification, security deposit, or digital custody under pressure.
• Do not use the link, file, or number from the suspicious message until you verify through the official app or website.
• If you already clicked or shared details, note exactly what was entered and what changed afterwards.
• Save the SMS, call details, or link because bank and KYC wrappers are often reused across campaigns.

Evidence that helps the case later

• The caller number, fake case details, or fake documents shown
• Screenshots or notes of the threat, payment demand, or secrecy instructions
• The SMS, email, or WhatsApp message carrying the threat
• The full suspicious URL, file name, or support number shown

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