Digital Arrest Scam: UPI creator NPCI issues BIG warning to all Indians

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In a fast-paced technological world, we have become heavily reliant on electronic gadgets to carry out crucial tasks such as banking, online payments, online shopping, etc. However, with growing dependence, the risk of online fraud and scams has also become a common concern as a normal click to download, links, or anything malicious could cause panic and in many cases, people lose crores of money. As online frauds are growing drastically, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued an advisory over the most common scam known as “Digital Arrest” which has been taking place in the country. Therefore, it's crucial to generate awareness regarding the latest tricks scammers are using to trick common people. Know about how a Digital Arrest Scam takes place and how can you protect yourself if such a situation occurs.

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Digital Arrest scams have become the most common form of online fraud and people are losing lack of money out of panic and distress. In this scam, tricksters pretend to be government officials, police officers, CBI agents, or tax authorities and they tell people that they have committed a crime such as drug trafficking, tax evasion, etc and that they have been arrested digitally. After making fake allegations, scammers scare people into taking legal action or asking for money to withdraw the charge.

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These scammers have all personal data such as travel history, email addresses, phone numbers, job places, and other information which helps them to build a strong fake case and in several cases it looks true, causing people to lose money. Therefore, people must stay aware of the common tricks these scammers use and how they can save lakhs of money.

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