As digital arrest scams continue to rise, a clever prankster turned on a cybercriminal posing as a police officer. In a viral Instagram video, a man dressed in police uniform answered a video call from the scammer only to be introduced to a surprise guest – a tiny puppy.
The video begins with the fake officer claiming to have called him from Mumbai's Andheri East police station. He instructs the man to face the camera. Instead of complying, the man raised his puppy into view and said, “Ye ligie, sir. Aagya main camera ke saamne,” bringing the puppy closer to the screen.
As the prank unfolds, the cheater quickly realizes he's been duped and can't help but laugh. He turned his camera away and responded mockingly, “Arey Yeh raha main. Hey, Thanedar. Dikraha Hi? Aare nakli verdi” with a smile. Eventually, the scammer is unable to maintain the ruse and hangs up.
The fun interactions have resonated with viewers, leading to a flurry of comments on social media. Users praised the prank, with one commenting, “Scammer ke Saath hi scam kardia,” and others jokingly calling the exchange “paw patrol,” adding, “Pawlice hai woh police nahi.”
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What are these digital scams?
Digital arrest scams involve fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials like CBI or Income Tax department agents to dupe victims. Scammers often create fake backgrounds, such as a police station, to make their calls appear credible. They usually call victims over the phone and persuade them to switch to video calls on platforms like WhatsApp or Skype. During these calls, they falsely claim that a warrant has been issued for the victim's arrest, accusing them of various legal issues such as tax evasion.
The scammers then pretend to support the victim in clearing their name or helping with the investigation, sometimes suggesting a refundable security deposit. Eventually, they pressure the victim to transfer large sums of money to designated bank accounts.