Digital arrest scam in rise: Here’s how to stay safe
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In India, Digital arrest scam have become one of the most traumatising online scams in the country with people losing lakhs of money.
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Recently, social media influencer Ankush Bahugua became a victim and shared his story of how he lost money and mental health.
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Therefore, to stay aware and safe from Digital arrest scams, here are 5 tips you need to follow.
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Avoid international calls and report numbers who pretend to take any legal action via phone or video call.
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Scammers pretend to be government officials and create a sense of urgency to manipulate people. Therefore, carefully analyse the situation.
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Avoid sharing any personal details including about your family members, back accounts, travels, etc.
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Note that government officials never charge for any kind of money via UPI or any bank transfer. Therefore, stay alert if such a thing occurs.
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Lastly, stay alert about ongoing scamming trends, to avoid falling prey.
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