Influencer Ankush Bahuguna shares horrifying 40-hour-long digital arrest scam; says, “I was crying, held hostage”

Popular social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna was placed under 40 hours of digital arrest after falling for a vicious fraud. He described how he became a victim of cybercrime, which not only cost him money but also had an impact on his mental health, in a video alerting his fans and followers about scammers posing as government officials in an attempt to extort money.

Ankush Bahuguna shares a video talking about his digital arrest

Ankush Bahuguna shares digital arrest ordeal. He took to Instagram and posted a video with the caption, “Sharing this so others don’t have to go through what I went through. I feel so lucky to have friends with such strong instincts who noticed a change in my behaviour even when they were getting “I’m okay” texts from me. They literally saved the day. Imagine if they hadn’t come looking for me or looked for clues! I’d probably still be in that cyber arrest and would’ve lost all my money. Please, beware of this scam. I know a lot of you are aware of it but I don’t think a lot of people understand the extent to which these scammers can go to control you.”

In the video he stated how he was duped into thinking that his identity had been taken in order to commit fraud and money laundering. Additionally, he believed the false information that he was being followed and was taken to a motel for protection.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Wing It with Ankush Bahuguna (@wingitwithankush)

Ankush Bahuguna has studied an architecture. He has carved his niche in the Indian beauty and comedy content creation space and has broken the stereotype on men wearing makeup.

Also Read: