Digital arrest scam in rise: Here’s how to stay safe 

In India, Digital arrest scam have become one of the most traumatising online scams in the country with people losing lakhs of money.

Recently, social media influencer Ankush Bahugua became a victim and shared his story of how he lost money and mental health.

Therefore, to stay aware and safe from Digital arrest scams, here are 5 tips you need to follow.

Avoid international calls and report numbers who pretend to take any legal action via phone or video call.

Scammers pretend to be government officials and create a sense of urgency to manipulate people. Therefore, carefully analyse the situation.

Avoid sharing any personal details including about your family members, back accounts, travels, etc.

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.

Lastly, stay alert about ongoing scamming trends, to avoid falling prey.