Workassist Presents: Digital Arrest Scam Quiz

1. What is a digital arrest scam?

2. Who commonly pretends to contact victims in a digital arrest scam?

3. Which of the following information should you never share in response to a suspicious call?

4. What should you do if someone calls claiming to be a courier service?

5. What is the emergency helpline number for reporting cybercrime in India?

6. Which app did scammers use to imitate a police call in the story about Vijay Patel?

7. What should you do if a caller threatens digital arrest?

8. Which of these items would a legitimate company never ask for over the phone?

9. Which of these is a common tactic used in digital arrest scams?

10. How does the digital arrest scam usually start?

11. What is the best way to protect yourself from a digital arrest scam?

12. What fake information do scammers often use to frighten their victims?

13. What does multi-factor authentication help prevent?

14. Where can you file a cybercrime complaint in India?

15. Why do scammers ask to see the victim’s Aadhaar card?

16. Which scenario is commonly used by scammers?

17. Which government body in India should you contact via email in case of cyber fraud?

18. What can you do if you think your data has been breached?

19. Which government ministry is responsible for promoting awareness and taking action against digital scams in India?

20. Why did the Indian government start promoting awareness about digital arrest scams?