Scammers Use Police Identities in 'Digital Arrest' Frauds Targeting Elderly Victims

Scammers are increasingly using the names and reputations of senior police officials to carry out 'digital arrest' frauds, threatening victims with arrest and custodial interrogation via video calls. In Greater Noida, elderly victims were duped of over 2 crore by fraudsters posing as officials from regulatory and investigative agencies, coercing them to transfer funds under false pretenses. Authorities emphasize awareness as the key defense against these impersonation scams exploiting psychological fear.