Your Shield Against Digital Arrest Fraud
30-second verification tool to check if you're talking to real CBI or a scammer. Don't transfer money until you verify.
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Caller ID showed "+91-9845XXXXXX" with name "CBI OFFICER SHARMA". Video call showed person in police uniform sitting in office with government emblems in background.
Officer showed "CBI identification card" with badge number 445789123. Then displayed a fake warrant with Arvind's name, Aadhaar number, and address - all accurate details purchased from dark web.
"Your Aadhaar was used to order 5kg cocaine from Thailand. Customs has seized it. You have two options: come to CBI headquarters in handcuffs, or cooperate remotely by depositing security amount."
"Do NOT disconnect this call. Do NOT tell anyone. This is an ongoing investigation. If you hang up, we will issue arrest warrant immediately. Keep your camera on so we can verify you're not fleeing."
Scammer shared "official CBI verification account" details. Instructed Arvind to transfer ₹18 lakhs via RTGS "to be held in escrow until investigation clears him". Threatened arrest if he delayed.
Arvind transferred ₹18,00,000 to account number ending in 7843 (HDFC Bank). Scammer said "verification will take 24 hours" and hung up. Arvind received SMS: "You will hear from CBI within 24 hours."
Arvind's wife asked why he looked stressed. He explained the CBI call. She immediately googled "CBI video call scam" and found hundreds of identical cases. Arvind called real CBI number - they confirmed no such investigation exists.
Filed FIR at local police station. Called bank fraud helpline to freeze receiving account. Too late - money had been withdrawn from ATMs across 4 cities within 90 minutes of transfer. Scammers used mule accounts.
If you see even ONE of these, hang up immediately. It's a scam.
Real CBI NEVER conducts investigations via WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, or any consumer messaging app. They only use official landlines or send physical summons.
Any number starting with +91-9, +91-8, +91-7, or international codes (+1, +44, +971) is 100% fake. Real CBI: 011-24368800 (landline only).
Real law enforcement NEVER asks for money to "clear your name", "verify innocence", or "avoid arrest". This is illegal. No exceptions.
"We'll arrest you today if you don't pay" is a classic scam tactic. Real arrests require magistrate warrants and take days/weeks of legal process.
AnyDesk, TeamViewer, QuickSupport, or "CBI verification app" download requests = SCAM. These give scammers remote control of your phone/computer.
Isolation tactic. Real investigations don't require secrecy from family/lawyers. Scammers say this to prevent you from verifying with others who'd spot the fraud.
Common script: "Your Aadhaar linked to drug parcel/money laundering/terror funding." They use leaked databases to show your real details to create panic.
Scammers keep victims on continuous video call (1-6 hours) to prevent verification. Real CBI gives you time to consult lawyer and respond formally.
Demands payment via UPI, RTGS, NEFT, Bitcoin, or "secure government wallet". Real government transactions happen via official challan systems only.
In 2026, scammers use AI-generated office backgrounds and deepfake faces. Even if video looks real, verify independently by calling official numbers.
How did the "CBI officer" contact you?
What was the phone number?
CBI does NOT use WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, or any consumer messaging app for investigations. Hang up immediately and report to cybercrime.gov.in.
What did the message say?
What did they demand?
Real CBI summons ask you to visit their office with documents - they don't demand money on calls. However, still verify by:
Every minute on a scam call increases your risk. Disconnect now, verify later. We're here 24/7 to help.
Headquarters: 011-24368800
Anti-Corruption Helpline: 1800-110-180
Address: 1, RK Puram, New Delhi - 110066
Website: cbi.gov.in
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