Hyderabad, Dec. 11 -- Telangana vigilance department secretary Shikha Goel on Thursday, December 11 cautioned the public against digital arrest.

In a post on X, Goel said, "Don't fall for fear trap; Scammers use fear tactics to pressure and manipulate you into paying fake penalties. Stay calm, stay informed, and verify before you act."

Addressing the public via a video message the Indian Police Service officer said, "A large number of citizens fall prey to digital arrest very day."

Explaining the digital arrest, Goel said it is when a fraudster calls you claiming that he is a police officer and says that the victim is involved in some illegal activity and scare the victim asking for account details for investigation.

The scamsters pro...