New Delhi: Imagine receiving a chilling phone call from a stranger claiming to be a law enforcement officer, accusing you of a crime you never committed, and demanding immediate payment of fine or verification of your account balance to avoid arrest. Your heart racing and your mind reeling, you’re forced to make a split-second decision that could either save or ruin your life.
Welcome to the sinister world of digital arrest scams, where fear, deception and manipulation reign supreme. The digital arrest scam has become a pervasive threat, with thousands of people falling victim to this cleverly crafted scheme every year.
Interestingly, the victims of this scam are neither poorly…