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Got a Suspicious Call From Police? We Verify It Free
Digital arrest scams are surging across India. How to identify fake police calls, protect yourself, and verify suspicious contacts for free.
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The first four steps, in order
- 1
Hang up
Indian police do not arrest, investigate or take payment by call.
- 2
Screenshot and keep call logs
The number, the time, anything they sent.
- 3
Verify at the real station
Walk in, or call the published station number yourself.
- 4
Call 1930
File at cybercrime.gov.in if anything was paid.
1930 is the national cyber crime helpline, 24/7. Reporting fast is the single biggest factor in getting money back. Call now