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Digital arrest, CBI, RBI, ED, Police — verify before you act

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About this scam type

Government Notice

Digital arrest scams impersonate CBI, ED, RBI, NCB, or police via video call — demanding secrecy, remote access, and UPI payment. Real agencies never arrest or collect fines over video call or personal UPI.

Who is targeted: Seniors, NRIs, and anyone isolated at home who may panic when hearing official-sounding threats.

Warning signs

  • !Video call showing uniform or fake ID badge
  • !Threat of arrest, FIR, or account freeze
  • !Instruction not to tell family or disconnect the call
  • !Demand for UPI payment as fine or bail

What to do

  1. 1Hang up immediately — this pattern is always fraud
  2. 2Call a trusted family member before doing anything
  3. 3Never install AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or similar apps
  4. 4Report the number at cybercrime.gov.in

How this check works

This check uses rule-based pattern matching only — not live database lookups. We cannot confirm something is safe; we flag known scam patterns. Results are guidance, not legal or financial advice.

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