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Indian Man Outsmarts Scam Caller Posing as Pakistani Police Officer

Shiv Arora exposed a fraudulent WhatsApp call with humor, warning others about tactics targeting vulnerable individuals.

  • Shiv Arora, an Indian man, received a WhatsApp call from a Pakistani number using a police officer's photo as its display picture.
  • The scammer claimed that a loved one had been arrested and demanded personal information and money for their release.
  • Arora played along, humorously providing his own name and pretending to be the 'maternal grandmother' of the alleged arrestee, exposing the scammer's tactics.
  • The scammer's exaggerated performance, including a fake voice wailing 'Mumma, mumma,' ended abruptly when Arora and others laughed, leading the caller to disconnect.
  • Arora shared the encounter on Instagram, urging people to stay vigilant, avoid sharing personal details, and report such scams to authorities.
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