Dear Reader,
Imagine this: your phone rings. On the other end, an official voice tells you there's a warrant for your arrest. They say it’s urgent, confidential and terrifyingly real. This is how scammers have been robbing unsuspecting Indians of their life savings, one fraudulent “digital arrest” at a time.
Over the last few months, over ₹120 crore has been lost to these meticulously staged cons. The tactics are chilling: scammers pose as federal officers, brandishing fake badges, purported legal documents and even holding video calls in what looks like an interrogation room. This isn’t just a crime – it’s theatre, designed to break down trust and make people act out of fear.
At Scroll, we’re investigating how these scams work and where they come from, uncovering networks that stretch into Southeast Asia, where criminal syndicates coerce young job-seekers into carrying out such fraudulent activities.
Every investigation brings us closer to understanding the masterminds behind such crimes and gives you the knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Support our special project – Unmasking India’s cyber scam crisis – and help us empower readers to guard against the unimaginable. Awareness is the first, and best, line of defense.
With resolve,
Team Scroll
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