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Steps taken to address the issue of digital arrest scams

Press Information Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs) · pib.gov.in

The government's account of what it does against digital arrest scams, including the 1930 helpline and 83,668 blocked WhatsApp accounts.

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The question it answers

  1. Someone on a video call says they are CBI or police and I am under 'digital arrest'. What do I do?

Read with it

  1. Reports I4C's public advisory: no agency arrests you on a video call; report at 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in. tribuneindia.com Article CBI, ED don't nab via video calls: Advisory to curb 'digital arrest' The Tribune
  2. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, where you file a complaint about fraud online. cybercrime.gov.in Tool Cybercrime Portal Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
  3. Chakshu, the government page for reporting a suspected fraud call, SMS or WhatsApp message. sancharsaathi.gov.in Tool Sanchar Saathi Suspected Fraud Communication Reporting Department of Telecommunications
  4. Gives the 2025 cyber-fraud figures and the Rs 11,158 crore saved through quick reporting on 1930. dailypioneer.com Article When your voice is no longer proof The Pioneer
  5. Video Digital Arrest क्या होता है और इससे कैसे बचा जा सकता है? - Spotlight (BBC Hindi) BBC News Hindi
  6. Video Digital Arrest Scam Explained: Don't Be the Next Victim | Vantage with Palki Sharma Firstpost
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