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Digital arrest scam: How to get your money back if you fall victim to cyber fraud | In pics

Know how to protect yourself from the new "digital arrest" scam, a growing cyber fraud tactic. Discover steps to recover stolen funds and stay alert against online fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers.

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Edited By: Nitin Kumar @Niitz1
Published on: February 18, 2025 10:56 IST
Cyber scammers are now using a new method known as
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Cyber scammers are now using a new method known as "digital arrest" to cheat people, resulting in huge financial losses globally.
Cyber criminals in the scam make video calls or voice calls impersonating law enforcement agents, threatening victims with involvement in serious cases unless they pay them a large amount of money.
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Cyber criminals in the scam make video calls or voice calls impersonating law enforcement agents, threatening victims with involvement in serious cases unless they pay them a large amount of money.
The scammers say the victim is under charges and ask them to pay for the case to be closed. Most victims, afraid of being accused of a case, find themselves wiring money to the scammers' accounts. After the scammers notice fear, they demand bigger amounts to
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The scammers say the victim is under charges and ask them to pay for the case to be closed. Most victims, afraid of being accused of a case, find themselves wiring money to the scammers' accounts. After the scammers notice fear, they demand bigger amounts to "resolve" the case.
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How to recover your stolen money: If you become a victim of this kind of scam, it is advisable to act fast to attempt to recover your money. To begin with, don't fall victim and immediately report the scam to the closest police station.
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How to recover your stolen money: If you become a victim of this kind of scam, it is advisable to act fast to attempt to recover your money. To begin with, don't fall victim and immediately report the scam to the closest police station.
But if you have already been cheated, then the first thing to do is to contact the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 and lodge a complaint. You must also report the matter to the cyber police station at the earliest. The police can freeze the account of the cheater, making it more likely that you get your money back.
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But if you have already been cheated, then the first thing to do is to contact the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 and lodge a complaint. You must also report the matter to the cyber police station at the earliest. The police can freeze the account of the cheater, making it more likely that you get your money back.
Being alert is important: In case you get a questionable video call from a person who says he or she is a government official or police officer, do not believe them.
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Being alert is important: In case you get a questionable video call from a person who says he or she is a government official or police officer, do not believe them.
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Always ask to confirm the identity of the caller. Remember that no officer can arrest you online, and all they can do is issue a summons or invite you to their office for a visit.
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Always ask to confirm the identity of the caller. Remember that no officer can arrest you online, and all they can do is issue a summons or invite you to their office for a visit.
Scammers can also reach you via emails, calls, or WhatsApp messages. Refrain from responding to strange numbers or taking video calls from strange sources to avoid getting tricked by such frauds. Be cautious and act promptly to report any suspicious behaviour.
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Scammers can also reach you via emails, calls, or WhatsApp messages. Refrain from responding to strange numbers or taking video calls from strange sources to avoid getting tricked by such frauds. Be cautious and act promptly to report any suspicious behaviour.
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