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Cyber Fraud Alert

How to Report Customs Parcel & 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Immediate legal action steps, evidence preservation, and formal dispute drafting guide.

Scam Anatomy & Modus Operandi

  • 1

    Victim gets a call claiming a FedEx/DHL parcel in their name was seized with illegal goods (drugs, passports).

  • 2

    Call is transferred to a fake 'Customs Officer' or 'CBI/Cyber Police' over a Skype/WhatsApp video call.

  • 3

    Victim is threatened with immediate arrest and asked to stay on a 'Digital Arrest' video call for hours.

  • 4

    They are forced to transfer all their savings to an 'RBI safe account' for verification, promising it will be refunded. It never is.

Legal Categorization

When filing your FIR or cyber complaint, it is crucial to cite the correct statutory provisions to ensure proper investigation.

Section 419, 420 IPC (BNS), Section 66D IT Act, Impersonating a Public Servant

Immediate Action Checklist

  • Hang up immediately. True police or CBI officers will never ask for a 'verification transfer' to a bank account.
  • Call 1930 and inform them that you were coerced into transferring funds under the threat of fake police action.
  • Visit your local police station in person, as this involves criminal impersonation of law enforcement.

Draft Your Formal Cyber Complaint

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