DIGITAL ARREST SCAMS: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Every day, we hear about digital scams and fraudulent calls leading to significant financial losses, often targeting vulnerable individuals.

- Ruchika Garg

However, a recent case serves as a reminder that scammers can target even the most educated and intelligent individuals. Influencer Ankush Bahuguna's experience of being digitally trapped for 40 hours underscores the urgent need for greater awareness and sensitivity toward cybercrime.

Opening up about the ordeal, Bahuguna revealed how scammers "hypnotised" him into making a transaction and isolated him from his friends and family through a relentless 40-hour video call. He shared that the incident not only cost him money but also took a toll on his mental health. To better understand such scams and their psychological impact, we spoke to cybercrime and mental health experts.

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