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How to Spot a Digital Arrest Scam in 2026
Indians lost INR 1,935 crore to digital arrest scams in 2024. How to spot the script, verify a suspicious call, and report to 1930 in 2026.
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The first four steps, in order
- 1
Hang up
No agency in India arrests anyone over a video call.
- 2
Leave the room, tell someone
Isolation is the whole method. Talk to family.
- 3
Save the evidence
Caller number, screenshots, the Skype or WhatsApp profile.
- 4
Call 1930
Then file at cybercrime.gov.in within 24 hours.
1930 is the national cyber crime helpline, 24/7. Reporting fast is the single biggest factor in getting money back. Call now
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