Chandigarh Police have issued a public advisory wa...

Chandigarh Police have issued a public advisory warning residents, particularly senior citizens, against the growing threat of digital arrest scams. Fraudsters are impersonating police officers and other law enforcement officials, falsely claiming that victims’ SIM cards or documents are linked to terrorist activities or criminal cases. They threaten people with arrest and send fake warrants through WhatsApp to create fear and pressure them into transferring money for so-called have urged residents not to panic, transfer money, share OTPs or banking details, or trust suspicious calls and messages. People should verify the caller’s identity through the nearest police station and immediately report cyber financial fraud by calling the national helpline 1930.