Imagine receiving a video call from a man in a police uniform. The background looks like a police station. He claims a parcel addressed to you was seized by Customs containing drugs or fake passports.
He tells you that you are under "Digital Arrest" and must not leave your room or disconnect the call until the investigation is over.
How the Scam Works
1. The Call: You get a call from an unknown number (often starting with IVR saying "Press 9").
2. The Threat: They claim your Aadhaar is linked to money laundering or a drug parcel.
3. The Visuals: They switch to video call. You see someone in a uniform (often fake setups).
4. The Extortion: To "verify" your funds or pay "bail", they ask you to transfer money to a "Secret Supervisory Account".
How RakshaLink Can Help
This scam relies on fear and urgency. RakshaLink adds a pause-and-verify step.
- Suspicious Call SOS: Start a 15-minute guarded session for clear do/don't guidance and heightened checks of supported notification previews. RakshaLink does not listen to or record the call.
- Notification-preview checks: Fake-authority threats, suspicious payment requests or links shown by supported apps can trigger an on-device warning.
- Paste & Check: Copy the caller's message or link into RakshaLink for a manual check before taking action.
What to do if you get such a call?
1. Cut the call immediately. Do not engage.
2. Do not transfer money or share an OTP. No legitimate investigation requires a transfer to a "safe" or "supervisory" account.
3. Verify independently. Contact the agency using a number from its official website, not a number supplied by the caller.
4. Report quickly. If money was lost, call 1930 immediately and report at cybercrime.gov.in.