India's Cyber Crime Coordination Centre warns against 'digital arrest' scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement for extortion.

India's Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned citizens about increasing 'digital arrest' scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials via video calls to extort money. The I4C clarified that legitimate agencies like the CBI and police do not conduct arrests this way. The advisory urges vigilance and encourages victims to report scams to the helpline 1930 or visit www.cybercrime.gov.in for assistance.

October 06, 2024
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