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Trayambak Tiwari , Harshita Singh, Anil Kumar Yadav
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Anju L. Singh
Vasanta Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi
SEvery facet of human existence, including the legal and law enforcement systems, has
changed with the introduction of digital technologies. The term “digital arrest,” which
describes the limitation of a person’s digital activities and access as a kind of punishment
or preventive measure, is one of these changes. The rise of digital arrest scams has
introduced a complex layer of cyber deception, exploited psychological vulnerabilities
and eroded societal trust in digital communication. While the financial and societal
implications of such scams are well-documented, their psychological consequences
remain underexplored. Victims often experience acute emotional distress, long-term
psychological trauma, and a pervasive sense of mistrust. By examining the psychological
consequences of these scams, this study seeks to unravel the psychological dimensions
of digital arrest scams, providing a conceptual understanding of their impact and
exploring potential mitigation strategies for the society