Calls from fake police officials claiming the victim is involved in a crime.
Victims are threatened with arrest unless they pay a “fine”.
Payments made via crypto, online transfers, or UPI.

Digital Arrest Scam in Bengaluru (2024)

Details:

• Scammers used VoIP apps to impersonate senior traffic police officers in Bengaluru.
• They spoofed official numbers and threatened citizens with arrest over fabricated traffic violations.
• The objective was to extort money from victims under the pretense of avoiding legal action.
• Bengaluru police cautioned the public about such scams and urged them to report any suspicious calls.