Explained: What is digital arrest scam and how you can protect yourself

In his latest ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned the nation about the alarming rise of the ‘digital arrest’ scam. This scam involves fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Modi revealed that in the first quarter of 2024 alone, Indians lost a staggering Rs 120.3 crore to these scams.