Comedian's Digital Arrest Scam: A Growing Cyber Threat

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Indian comedian Ankita Shrivastav fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing nearly a million rupees after being held under digital arrest by con artists posing as FedEx representatives and police officers. This tactic, exploiting fear and psychological vulnerabilities, is becoming increasingly common in India, where cybercrimes have seen a significant r…

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Indian comedian Ankita Shrivastav fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing nearly a million rupees after being held under digital arrest by con artists posing as FedEx representatives and police officers. This tactic, exploiting fear and psychological vulnerabilities, is becoming increasingly common in India, where cybercrimes have seen a significant rise. Authorities are working to combat these scams, but the rapid growth of internet access and lack of digital literacy pose challenges. The s

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