Digital Arrest Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Impersonate Police, TRAI via IVR Calls

• Rajasthan sees a rise in 'digital arrest' scams where cybercriminals use international IVR calls.
• Fraudsters impersonate police, TRAI, DoT, or courier services, claiming parcels are involved in illegal activities.
• They threaten legal action or arrest to create fear, then demand bank details, OTPs, or direct money transfers.
• Be wary of calls from suspicious international numbers like Inmarsat (+870), Pakistan (+92), Bangladesh (+880), etc.
• Authorities confirm digital arrest threats are fake; report suspicious calls to Sanchar Saathi or cyber helpline 1930.