Fraud alert infographic: WhatsApp call with fake CBI badge, arrows to stolen money; protective shields for verification and reporting, with "Verify Before Paying" warning banner over a phone.

A 71-year-old retired man in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad was tricked out of ₹22 lakh by scammers posing as CBI and court officials via WhatsApp video calls. They accused him of child pornography and money laundering, threatening "digital arrest" unless he paid a "security deposit."

Fraud alert infographic: WhatsApp call with fake CBI badge, arrows to stolen money; protective shields for verification and reporting, with "Verify Before Paying" warning banner over a phone.Fraud alert infographic: WhatsApp call with fake CBI badge, arrows to stolen money; protective shields for verification and reporting, with "Verify Before Paying" warning banner over a phone.

Terrified, he transferred ₹15.5 lakh and ₹7 lakh to fraudulent accounts. Sangvi Police are investigating, noting the use of international numbers and fake backgrounds.

Fraud alert infographic: WhatsApp call with fake CBI badge, arrows to stolen money; protective shields for verification and reporting, with "Verify Before Paying" warning banner over a phone.Fraud alert infographic: WhatsApp call with fake CBI badge, arrows to stolen money; protective shields for verification and reporting, with "Verify Before Paying" warning banner over a phone.

This is part of rising "Digital Arrest" scams targeting seniors.

Protect yourself: Never share details over calls, verify claims with authorities, and report suspicions to the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in.


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