A doctor in Hyderabad recently fell victim to a digital arrest scam, but thanks to the quick thinking of State Bank of India (SBI) employees, he didn't lose Rs 30 lakh. The scammer had convinced the doctor that he was under digital arrest and needed to transfer money to avoid legal action.

The doctor visited the SBI branch in Hyderabad to transfer the money, but the bank staff grew suspicious of his nervous behavior. They delayed the transaction and asked him to return with a family member for further verification. It was later discovered that the scammer had kept the doctor on the phone during his visit to the bank, pressuring him to complete the transaction.

Additionally, informed that the importance of being vigilant and aware of such scams. The doctor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has thanked the SBI staff for their prompt action and has urged others to be aware of such scams.

In a similar incident, SBI employees at the Chandrayan Gutta branch in Hyderabad saved a senior citizen from losing Rs 46 lakh to a digital arrest scam. Another incident was reported at the SBI Lothukunta branch, where the staff prevented an elderly couple from losing Rs 30 lakhs to a similar scam. The police have advised people to be cautious of such scams and to never transfer money to unknown individuals. They have also urged people to report any suspicious activity to the national cybercrime helpline.

The SBI staff then contacted the national cybercrime helpline, and the doctor was informed that digital arrest is a scam. The bank staff's swift action saved the doctor from losing a significant amount of money.

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