The power of a name: How ‘digital arrest’ scammers weaponise top cops’ reputations

The power of a name: How ‘digital arrest’ scammers weaponise top cops’ reputations

Digital arrest scam: Scammers are using the names of famous police officials to trick people. They pretend to be senior officers and threaten victims with arrest. These fraudsters create fake police office settings and send forged documents. The goal is to sc…

In the world of the so-called digital arrest scam, the first tool used by cybercriminals is often not malicious software or phishing links it is a name. When the phone rings late at night and a stern… [+3719 chars]
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