India: 'digital arrest' — video call with fake police

Supposed police or customs officers claim in a video call that your account is tied to a crime. Victims stay 'under digital arrest' for hours or days and transfer their savings for 'verification'. One retiree lost 30 lakh rupees. Warning signs: Police by video call — that does not exist; You are forbidden to speak to anyone; Money must be sent for 'verification'. What to do: End the call, phone your bank at once and report it to the real police. Typical loss: ₹1–50 lakh.