There are some indications that might help you identify digital arrest scams.Cyber criminals they often use urgency and panic to victims.
You should be cautious if you get a surprise phone call, email, or message claiming to be from the government or law enforcement agencies. Official authorities or law enforcement agencies hardly ever make such contact with people.
Always remember that official authorities or law enforcement agencies never uses informal channels such as video calls, emails, texts, or phone calls to connect with people.
Keep in mind that official authorities and law enforcement agencies will not incite fear by using derogatory or threatening languages.
Never will official authorities or law enforcement agencies request payment via UPI or any other untraceable means.
Use the official phone number or email to confirm the message or call by getting in touch with the concerned authorities immediately.
Avoid caller IDs that are unknown or suspicious. These calls, which are common on WhatsApp, usually originate from unknown or foreign numbers.
Grammatical mistakes, inappropriate phrashing that official authorities or law enforcement agencies would never use while communicating with people.
