NPCI warns public against rising ‘digital arrest’ scams: What to do if you get a fake call

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has cautioned citizens against a growing wave of ‘digital arrest’ scams in which fraudsters impersonate police or government officials to extort money. The organisation advised the public to document suspicious calls, verify identities, and report incidents to the national cybercrime helpline at 1930.