New 'Digital Arrest' Fraud Empties Accounts; Educated People Targeted

• "Digital arrest" is a new cyber fraud where criminals impersonate police officers, falsely accuse victims of crimes, and demand money to avoid arrest.
• Educated individuals are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, including through digital arrest scams.
• Warangal Cybercrime registered 65 cases this year, with victims losing over Rs. 18 crore to various frauds like investment scams and digital arrest.
• Reporting cyber fraud to 1930 within an hour can help freeze stolen funds.
• Precautions include avoiding unknown APK files, suspicious links, investment scams, and never sharing personal banking details or OTPs.

Why It Matters: Protect your money: New "digital arrest" cybercrimes target educated individuals.