Beware of Fake Police Arrest! Here is How to Avail Govt Help After Digital Arrest

New Delhi: In response to a rise in cybercrimes associated with Digital Arrest and incidents of criminals posing as police officers, the Union Home Minister shared a helpline number in advertisement. 

Cybercriminals use various methods of intimidation and threats, including sending fake notices to instill fear. In light of this, the Union Home Ministry has published an advertisement in newspapers, advising the public about digital arrest scams. 

People are encouraged to seek assistance by calling the 1930 helpline if they encounter any suspicious activity which is the National Helpline Number for cybercrime. 

One common scam involves fraudsters calling to claim that a loved one or family member is involved in criminal activities, such as drug possession or sex racket. 

Recently, a 58-year-old government school teacher in Agra, Malti Verma, died from cardiac arrest after receiving a distressing WhatsApp call from cybercriminals. The caller, dressed in a khaki uniform and a peaked cap, claimed to be a police officer and falsely informed her that her daughter was involved in a sex scandal. The call left her shocked, and the police are investigating the incident.