The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Chittoor police warn public against ‘digital arrest’ scams
K
K. Umashanker
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Chittoor district police have issued a public warning regarding 'digital arrest' scams where criminals impersonate law enforcement to extort money. Officials clarified that police do not conduct arrests via video or audio calls and urged citizens to report suspicious activity to the cybercrime helpline.
The Chittoor district police have cautioned the public against ‘digital arrest’ scams—a cyber fraud technique in which criminals impersonate law enforcement agencies to extort money from victims and intimidate them.
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