Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier urged people to be aware of digital arrest scams during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’. In this regard, the Enforcement Directorate has now issued a statement stating that the organization has registered a fresh chargesheet in one such case. Additionally, the ED has also issued a fresh advisory for people and alerting them about the digital arrest scam.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) office said, “Probe found that a huge network of cyber scams in India, involving fake stock market investments and digital arrest schemes executed primarily through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram.”
“Known as ‘pig-butchering’ scams, stock market investment scams entice victims with promises of high returns, using fake websites and misleading WhatsApp groups that appear connected to reputable financial firms,” the Enforcement Directorate said.
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The anti-money laundering agency also registered a case again 8 people involved in the digital arrest scam. These people were running 24 related shell companies defrauding almost Rs 159 crore from victims across the country. These fraudsters were using 100’s of SIM cards linked to the shell companies to create fake WhatsApp account.
What is Digital Arrest?
Digital Arrest is a scam where a person impersonating as a higher government official and defrauding their victim. These scammers often use polished wordings and information to grab their victim’s attention. Victims receive messages, phone calls, or text messages falsely accusing them of involving in cyber crime or money laundering case.
How to protect yourself from Digital Arrest Scam?
Here’s our step-by-step guide through which you can protect yourself from these scams.
STEP1: The first step involves verifying the information and never share your personal details with anyone until and unless you are sure about their identity.
STEP2: It is essential to avoid calls from unknown number, especially those come with foreign codes.
STEP3: If you receive such calls, then try to verify the information with a trusted source. Try to verify it from government authority.
STEP4: If you think you have been scammed, then immediately register a complaint with local police or cybercrime authorities.
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