Digital Arrest
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Mumbai Police launches 24x7 helpline numbers for victims amid rising cases of 'digital arrest' scam
Maharashtra | April 17, 2025 6:42 ISTAn official from the Mumbai Police claimed that the cases of digital arrest scam have increased alarmingly in the last couple of years. The helpline numbers will operate 24x7 to ensure round-the-clock support for potential victims, he added.
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Bihar: RJD leader Mohammad Shoaib allegedly 'digitally arrested' by cybercriminals in Patna
Bihar | April 15, 2025 22:03 ISTRJD MLC Mohammad Shoaib was allegedly "digitally arrested" by cybercriminals who extorted personal details by posing as police officials.
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Elderly couple duped of Rs 3.14 crore in Noida, kept under 'digital arrest' for 15 days
Uttar Pradesh | March 21, 2025 9:37 ISTAccording to the police, the scam began when the couple received a call on February 25 from a man who claimed to be an official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
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Digital arrest scam: How to get your money back if you fall victim to cyber fraud | In pics
India | February 18, 2025 10:56 ISTKnow 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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Another digital arrest case! Woman in Bengaluru scammed of over Rs 1.2 Crore
Karnataka | January 11, 2025 11:19 ISTA 28-year-old woman software engineer from Bengaluru was scammed of over ₹1.2 crore in a "digital arrest" cyber fraud, with the fraudsters impersonating officials and convincing her to transfer large sums of money.
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Digital arrest in MP: Female teacher dies by suicide after receiving threatening video on phone
Madhya Pradesh | January 06, 2025 17:50 ISTThe women was first duped at Rs 22,000 but the fraudsters demanded more money. Failing to pay Rs 50,000, the frightened woman consumed poison. She died while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Rewa.
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'Deepfakes, digital arrest are biggest challenges in today's world,' says India TV's Rajat Sharma
India | January 04, 2025 17:12 ISTIndia TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma said that there is a need to make society aware of deepfakes and digital arrests and called this challenge a huge threat to the whole world.
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Tehqiqat: How did digital arrest happen in Sainik Farm, Delhi?
News | December 29, 2024 19:32 ISTToday we will investigate such a crime... which is the latest and most modern version of fraud... in which all the earnings are wiped out in one stroke and the victim of fraud does not even realize that he has been cheated. Used to be...
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Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam
Karnataka | December 24, 2024 18:49 ISTBengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda conducted a press conference and explained that there are standard procedures where police issue notices or arrest the person physically and there is no concept of digital arrest.
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Aadhaar card misuse fraud cost a software engineer 12 crore
Technology | December 24, 2024 12:27 ISTA shocking incident of digital fraud has emerged from Bengaluru, the country's cyber hub, where criminals have swindled a software engineer out of Rs 12 crore.
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Bengaluru Software engineer loses Rs 11.8 crore to 'digital arrest' scam
Crime | December 23, 2024 17:15 ISTDigital arrest scam: The fraudster warned him to keep the matter confidential and also allegedly threatened him that if he did not cooperate with the virtual investigation.
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PM Modi calls for usage of AI technology to counter threats emanating from digital frauds
India | December 01, 2024 21:26 ISTAbout 250 officers in the rank of director general and inspector general of police physically attended the three-day All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police while more than 750 others participated virtually.
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IIT student falls victim to Digital Arrest loses lakhs as fraudsters pose as TRAI officials
Technology | November 28, 2024 13:28 ISTA significant case of digital fraud has emerged, involving a student from IIT Bombay who was scammed out of lakhs of rupees. Scammers impersonated officials from the TRAI and managed to steal Rs 7.29 lakh from his account by using threats.
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Haryana: Retired Air force official becomes victim of digital arrest, duped of Rs 5 lakh
Haryana | November 27, 2024 12:50 ISTDigital arrest is a type of cyber fraud where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials, intimidating victims through audio or video calls and coercing them into making payments.
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BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
Technology | November 10, 2024 17:27 ISTCyber scams are on the rise in India, with scammers constantly finding new ways to deceive users. Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a warning about a new scam that particularly targets mobile users in the country.
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Digital Arrest: 6 signs to identify fake warrants, notices to prevent scam
Technology | November 05, 2024 9:50 ISTDigital arrest scammers use fake warrants and notices to convince their victims to undergo interrogation and trick them into transferring large sums of money. Here's how you can identify fake warrants and notices.
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Scammers steal Rs 2,140 crore in 10 months using ‘Fake Digital Arrests’: MHA report
Technology | November 01, 2024 13:15 ISTMHA Cyber Wing, i4C has issued a warning regarding a surge in 'Digital Arrest' scams, where scammers have been stealing around Rs 2,140 crore from victims in India within in the first 10 months of the year.
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Digital Arrest Scams are spreading across India: How criminals impersonate law enforcement to extort
Technology | October 29, 2024 19:45 ISTAs digital scams like "Digital Arrest" become more prevalent, awareness and education are critical to combating this menace. By understanding how these scams work and taking proactive steps to protect yourself, you can avoid falling victim to these sophisticated cyber criminals.
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What is ‘digital arrest scam’ and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim?
India | October 29, 2024 16:20 ISTPrime Minister Modi warns of rising "Digital Arrest" scams, urging vigilance and reporting while highlighting key prevention strategies to protect citizens from cyber fraud.
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Mumbai: Elderly woman placed under 'digital arrest' by online fraudsters, duped Rs 14 lakh
Crime | October 29, 2024 14:53 ISTAs per the police complaint, the elderly woman received a call on September 1 from a person who identified himself as an official of the Delhi Telecom Department.
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