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Mr. Sharma, a senior consultant, received a video call from an individual claiming to be an officer from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CB

Q: Answer-Mr. Sharma, a senior consultant, received a video call from an individual claiming to be an officer...

Fraudsters force victims to stay on video calls for hours isolation and threaten immediate imprisonment urgency. This prevents the victim from thinking rationally or consulting friends and family who might spot the scam.

I . The caller alleged that a parcel containing illegal substances had been intercepted in Mr. Sharma's name. To "verify" his innocence, the caller instructed Mr. Sharma to stay on a continuous Skype video call, forbidding him from contacting family or leaving the room—a state the fraudster termed "Digital Arrest." Under the guise of a "secret investigation," the fraudster shared forged documents with official logos and demanded that Mr. Sharma transfer his savings to a "government-verified" account for "asset clearance," promising the funds would be returned after the probe. Fearing legal action and social stigma, Mr. Sharma complied, only to realize later that law enforcement agencies never conduct such procedures via video calls. What is the primary psychological mechanism used by fraudsters during a "Digital Arrest" scam to prevent the victim from seeking help?

A Offering financial rewards for cooperation.

B Using "Isolation" and creating a "Sense of Urgency."

C Providing physical protection to the victim’s family.

D Promising a government job in exchange for information.

E Asking the victim to participate in a public survey.

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