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Quick Heal warns of rise in sophisticated digital arrest scams

Quick Heal warns of rise in sophisticated digital arrest scams

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Quick Heal Technologies has warned that digital arrest scams have become more sophisticated in 2026, with fraudsters combining impersonation, forged documents, video calls, and remote-access tools to pressure victims into making immediate payments.

According to the company’s advisory, scammers impersonate officials from agencies such as the police, CBI, ED, TRAI, customs, cybercrime units, and courts, falsely claiming that a victim’s Aadhaar, PAN, bank account, courier parcel, or mobile number is linked to a criminal investigation. Victims are then asked to pay a “security deposit” or “verification fee” to avoid arrest or account freezes.

Quick Heal noted that recent scams increasingly use spoofed caller IDs, fake uniforms, forged FIRs and arrest warrants, and video calls to make the fraud appear legitimate. In some cases, victims are kept on video calls for extended periods to prevent them from verifying the claims with family members or authorities.

The advisory also highlighted the use of remote-access and screen-sharing applications, which scammers ask victims to install under the pretext of verification. Once installed, these applications can provide access to banking apps, passwords, OTPs, and other sensitive information.

According to the company, the evolution of digital arrest scams reflects a broader trend in which social engineering is combined with personal information obtained from data leaks, public records, or previous breaches to make fraudulent narratives more convincing.

Quick Heal advised users to remain cautious of unsolicited calls claiming legal action and emphasized that legitimate government agencies do not ask individuals to transfer money, share OTPs or passwords, or remain on video calls while facing threats of arrest. The company recommended disconnecting suspicious calls, preserving evidence, informing trusted contacts, and reporting incidents through India’s cybercrime reporting channels.

  • Published On Aug 5, 2026 at 08:04 AM IST

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