Elderly Bengaluru Woman Loses Rs 24 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

A 74-year-old woman from Bengaluru fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing Rs 24 crore. Scammers impersonated law enforcement officials and convinced the victim that she was involved in illegal activities, pressuring her to transfer large sums of money. This social engineering tactic exploits fear and urgency to manipulate vulnerable individuals, particularly elderly citizens, into surrendering their savings. Authorities advise citizens to verify official communications directly through official channels and remain skeptical of unsolicited demands for money or personal information. Such scams continue to target senior citizens across India. Source: NDTV.