
India is currently facing a surge in digital arrest scams, where criminals impersonate law enforcement officials through video calls and fake documents to extort money from victims. These scammers often claim that the victims are in legal trouble and demand payments to avoid arrest. Notable incidents include an elderly man who was tricked into transferring Rs 1.26 crore after the scammers impersonated high-ranking officials, including the Chief Justice of India. Authorities have issued warnings and tips to help citizens protect themselves from these scams, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity awareness. Additionally, the Indian government has introduced an advanced tracking system to detect and block international calls that falsely appear as Indian numbers, a tactic frequently used by scammers. The SFPD has also reported similar scams where scammers use tools to display an SFPD number on caller IDs.


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