2. Do not panic under legal threats

Fraudsters rely on empty threats and tactics such as ‘Supreme Court warrants’ or ‘immediate arrest’, ‘account closure’, etc. You should stay calm. Just refuse and report the issue to legitimate cybersecurity platforms, such as the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Reporting the problem to the appropriate authorities cannot result in any punishment against you. So don’t fall for empty threats and accusations.

3. Never transfer money for ‘verification’ purposes

No government authority or official agency will ask you to transfer funds to ‘verify’ or ‘clear’ your accounts from fraud. Legitimate investigations are transparent and fair. They never involve moving personal savings to unknown accounts.

4. Verify identity through official channels

Always cross-check claims properly before trusting them by calling official helplines or visiting the nearest police station. Do not trust numbers shared by unknown callers or WhatsApp contacts. Do not download any applications or links sent to you on WhatsApp or text messages. Try to protect your personal banking data at all times. Never share OTPs, CVVs, ATM PINs or other sensitive information with anyone.

5. Involve family or trusted contacts early

Fraud thrives when victims are emotionally challenged, defeated and isolated. Never agree to terms that don't include other family members or friends. No law in the country prevents any person facing a legal case from discussing the same with family and near and dear ones. Discussing suspicious calls with family or friends often helps identify scams before financial damage occurs.Digital arrest scams are designed to manipulate trust in authority and reputable government institutions. Their primary aim is to create panic-driven compliance. Awareness, continuous reading about such scams, verification of basic facts and timely communication with legitimate platforms that can stop such scams, remain the strongest defences against such cyber frauds.