Retired Officer Loses ₹90 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Scam; Learn 5 Crucial Lessons

• 73-year-old retired Finance Dept officer Amarjeet Singh in Lucknow lost ₹90 lakh to a 'digital arrest' scam.
• Fraudsters posed as law enforcement, threatened him with money laundering charges, and sent fake court warrants via WhatsApp.
• Victim was forced to transfer funds via UPI, RTGS, and by breaking FDs to multiple accounts to avoid arrest.
• Authorities never conduct arrests via video calls, demand money for investigation, or ask for personal details over calls.
• Scammers use fear and urgency; senior citizens are prime targets. Report scams immediately to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

Why It Matters: Beware of 'digital arrest' scams; authorities never demand money or make arrests via calls. Report fraud fast.