The Bad PlaceTimes of India | Lucknow woman thwarts Rs 60 lakh digital arrest scam targeting father
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A 50‑year‑old private‑sector employee in Lucknow, Huma Mustafa, prevented a Rs 60 lakh “digital‑arrest” fraud targeting her 86‑year‑old father, Hamid Mustafa, after noticing his unusually secretive behavior. She promptly reported him to the Hazratganj Cyber Crime Cell, where investigators learned that scammers had impersonated CBI and RBI officials via a WhatsApp video call, falsely accusing him of involvement in a human‑trafficking case and demanding the money to “settle” the fabricated charge. Police intervened, halted the payment, counselled the victim, and examined his devices, stressing that cyber‑awareness and vigilance are the first line of defence and urging the public to verify unknown calls, avoid sharing personal or banking details, and report suspicious activity immediately to the national helpline 1930.
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