“No Govt Agency Will Ever Contact You Via Video Call”: PM Modi Warns Against “Digital Arrest” Scams

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:35pm on 27 Oct 2024,Sunday India

During his 115th Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi warned citizens about “digital arrest” scams, emphasizing that no government agency contacts individuals via video call for arrests. He advised using the cyber helpline 1930 if contacted by fraudsters impersonating officials. Modi also announced national celebrations for the 150th anniversaries of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and tribal leader Birsa Munda, urging citizens to participate. With World Animation Day approaching, he highlighted India’s growing animation industry and its collaboration with global studios like Disney and Warner Brothers, aiming to position India as an animation powerhouse.

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