New Delhi, July 7 -- 'Digital arrest' scams now rank among the country's most critical economic security threats. To cheat unsuspecting victims, fraudsters use fear and impersonation to convince them to transfer their hard-earned savings into accounts provided by them on the pretext of 'verification' and 'clearance' from competent authorities.

Furthermore, according to government data cited by a Firstpost report, Indians have lost Rs.4,057.7 crore in about 2,97,727 complaints over a four-year period, between 2022 and May 2026. This data clearly highlights the urgency and the grimness of the situation. It also underscores the need for proper vigilance and public awareness, so that such scams can be effectively addressed and financial loss...