New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Imagine saving money for your entire life and losing it all in a few days at the fag end of your retirement. Something similar happened to an 80-year-old man from Delhi who lost his entire wealth of Rs.96 lakh in yet another digital arrest case.

He even took a gold loan after he was duped via WhatsApp by fraudsters who impersonated CBI officials. They told him that his mobile number and Aadhaar were linked to illegal activities and and faced 'digital arrest' for nearly a week.

These digital arrest cases are becoming increasingly common, particularly among senior citizens. Some time ago, one retired businessman from Hyderabad was duped of Rs.7.12 crore after 'digital arrest'.

To stay away from such frauds, it is im...