What is digital arrest scam?

Digital arrest is a sophisticated cyber scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials (police, CBI, customs, income tax) via video call, claiming you are under investigation for serious crimes like money laundering, drug trafficking, or terrorism. They show fake IDs, fabricated court documents, and threaten immediate arrest unless you pay money or share sensitive information. CRITICAL: NO legitimate law enforcement agency in India arrests people via video call or demands money over phone.

What should I do if I'm being digitally arrested right now?

IMMEDIATE ACTION: 1) HANG UP the call immediately - you are NOT under arrest. 2) Do NOT share OTP, Aadhaar number, bank details, or install any app (AnyDesk/TeamViewer). 3) Call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline) - toll-free, 24/7. 4) Report at cybercrime.gov.in within 30 minutes. 5) Screenshot the caller ID and record all details. 6) Block the number. 7) If you've already shared information or transferred money, call your bank's fraud hotline IMMEDIATELY to freeze your account.

How can I verify if a police call is genuine?

Use our instant verification tool to check the phone number against our community database of reported scams. Real verification steps: 1) Ask for the officer's name, badge number, and police station address. 2) Hang up and call the police station's official landline (find on official website, NOT the number they give you). 3) Visit the police station in person. 4) Real police will NEVER: demand money over phone, ask for OTP/passwords, threaten immediate arrest without proper legal notice, use video calling apps like WhatsApp/Skype, or ask you to install remote access software.

Can I recover money lost to digital arrest scam?

YES, if you act within 30 minutes (golden hour for recovery). Immediate steps: 1) Call 1930 (National Cyber Helpline) RIGHT NOW. 2) Call your bank's fraud hotline to freeze the recipient's account. 3) File online complaint at cybercrime.gov.in - you'll get a complaint number. 4) File FIR at your local police station (cyber cell) with the online complaint number. 5) Request transaction chargeback from your bank. Statistics show 40-60% recovery rate if reported within 30 minutes, drops to 10-15% after 24 hours. The police can freeze scammer accounts and trace the money.

What are the red flags of digital arrest scam?

CRITICAL WARNING SIGNS: 1) Video call from 'police/CBI' - real agencies don't use this. 2) Threats of immediate arrest unless you pay. 3) Asked to install AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or similar apps. 4) Demand for payment via cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfer. 5) Shown your Aadhaar/PAN details (stolen from data breaches). 6) International phone number or suspicious caller ID. 7) Asked to stay on call and not contact anyone. 8) Threats against family members. 9) Urgency - 'resolve within 2 hours or arrested'. 10) Asked for bank OTP or passwords. If you see ANY of these signs - it's 100% a scam.

Who is at risk for digital arrest scams?

EVERYONE is at risk, but scammers specifically target: 1) Senior citizens (60+ age group) - 35% of victims. 2) Educated professionals (doctors, engineers, CAs) - they assume smart people won't fall for scams, making them vulnerable. 3) Business owners and self-employed individuals. 4) People living alone. 5) NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). Recent data: 7.4 lakh Indians lost ₹2,140+ crores to digital arrest scams in 2024. Average loss per victim: ₹2.8 lakhs. The scam works because of fear and urgency - even cybersecurity experts have fallen victim.

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You are NOT under arrest. This is 100% a scam.

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Do NOT share OTP, Aadhaar, or bank details
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You're Not Alone: Survivor Stories

Real people who escaped digital arrest scams — and how they did it

"They kept me on video call for 3 hours, showing fake CBI IDs. I almost transferred ₹12 lakhs. Then I found this site, verified the number — it was flagged by our AI system. I hung up immediately."

Rajesh S.

Bangalore • Saved ₹12L

"As a doctor, I thought I was too smart to fall for this. But when they showed my Aadhaar on screen and said I'm wanted for money laundering, I panicked. This site's emergency protocol saved me."

Dr. Priya T.

Chennai • Prevented Loss

"I lost ₹2.8 lakhs before finding help here. The recovery guide helped me file FIR within 20 minutes. Police froze the scammer's account — I got ₹1.9 lakhs back!"

Amit K.

Delhi • Recovered ₹1.9L

"My 68-year-old mother was targeted. They said her pension account is linked to terrorism. I used this site's caller verification tool — saved her from losing everything."

Sneha G.

Mumbai • Protected Family

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