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Threat Library / Impersonation & Authority Scams

critical🇮🇳 India focus

Digital Arrest Scam

Criminals posing as police, CBI, ED, Customs, TRAI or narcotics officers place the victim under a fake "digital arrest" on a video call and extort money for hours or days until the victim transfers their savings.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log