From bankers to doctors, none immune to ‘digital arrest’ scams
Published on: Jan. 14, 2026, 7:04 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
Mental health experts say the trend reflects a deeper reality that such scams succeed not because victims are unaware, but because they are psychologically overwhelmed. Fear, authority and isolation are deliberately used to shut down rational thinking, even among highly educated and law-abiding individuals. HT spoke to multiple experts and victims to understand the psychology behind these crimes.
