The Scary Truth About the Internet
Did you know? The internet you use every day is only 3% of the total internet!
Cybersecurity expert Amit Dubey reveals a shocking fact: The remaining 97% is called the “Deep Web” and “Dark Web”—a hidden part of the internet where criminals operate secretly.
What happens in the Dark Web?
- Criminals use special browsers (like Tor) to stay anonymous
- They use Bitcoin so money can’t be traced
- Over 16 billion stolen passwords are bought and sold
- Scammers study these passwords to find rich people to target
Think of it like this: The normal internet is like a shop on the main street. The Dark Web is like a secret black market in a hidden basement where criminals buy and sell stolen information.
A Real Nightmare: The Story of Dr. Indira and Dr. Om Taneja
Who are they? An elderly Indian couple living abroad (NRIs) who came back to India to help poor people by giving free medical treatment.
How the Scam Started
One day, they got a phone call. The caller said:
- “We are from TRAI” (telecom authority)
- “We are from Mumbai Police”
- “You are involved in a ₹500 crore money laundering case”
- “This is related to National Defense Security”
Of course, this was ALL FAKE. But the couple got scared.
16 Days of Hell: “Digital Arrest”
The scammers trapped the couple in something called “Digital Arrest”:
What is Digital Arrest? The criminals forced the couple to keep a video call ON for 24 hours a day for 16 days straight!
The Rules:
- ❌ Cannot turn off the video call
- ❌ Cannot talk to their children
- ❌ Cannot even speak to their own driver
- ❌ If they told anyone, the scammers threatened to kill them
The Evil Mind Games
The scammers were very clever. They played two roles:
- The “Nice Guy”: Sometimes they acted like caring “sons” who wanted to help and protect the couple
- The “Bad Guy”: Other times they threatened to harm or kill them
This confusion made the couple trust the scammers while also being terrified of them.
The Money Stolen
Over 16 days, the terrified couple transferred money 8 different times, totaling:
₹14.5 CRORE (145 MILLION RUPEES!)
The Shocking End
When the couple finally went to a real police station, guess what happened?
The scammer was STILL on the video call!
The criminal had the audacity to:
- Stay on the phone
- INSULT the real police officer (SHO)
- Mock her authority
- Then disappear
Why This is NOT Just a Technical Hack
Amit Dubey explains: “These are PANIC ATTACKS, not just hacks.”
What does this mean?
The scammers don’t just steal passwords. They:
- Study your information from the Dark Web
- Find out if you’re rich
- Find out if you’re alone or vulnerable
- Create FEAR and PANIC
- Make you so scared you can’t think clearly
- Take your money while you’re terrified
The Scary Numbers
In India last year:
- Over 2 lakh (200,000) cybercrime cases were reported
- Criminals are getting smarter every day
New Dangerous Tricks
Scammers now use:
- Anonymity apps (like “3ma”) to hide their identity
- Call Merging: They can listen to your phone calls without you clicking any link!
- Stolen passwords to study everything about you
You don’t even need to click a suspicious link anymore—they can still attack you!
Why You MUST Watch This Video
The Only Protection: AWARENESS
Experts say: “Awareness is your only shield.”
What you’ll learn:
✓ The Dark Web makes up 97% of the internet—and criminals use it daily
✓ 16 billion stolen passwords are being traded right now
✓ How scammers profile rich people to target them
✓ The “Digital Arrest” trick and how it traps victims
✓ How to recognize when you’re being scammed
✓ What to do if someone threatens you on a call
Protect Yourself: Simple Rules
Remember these:
- Real police NEVER call and threaten you
- Real police NEVER ask for video calls for “arrest”
- No government agency asks for money over the phone
- If scared, HANG UP and call the real police (100)
- Tell your family immediately if you get such calls
- Remember: Fear is their weapon—stay calm!
The Bottom Line
This can happen to ANYONE:
- Educated doctors fell for this scam
- They lost ₹14.5 crore in 16 days
- They were too scared to ask for help
Don’t let this happen to you or your family!
The criminals are getting smarter. Your only defense is to:
- Know how scams work
- Stay calm when threatened
- Never keep secrets from family
- Verify everything before acting
Scams are getting more dangerous because of new technology. Dark Web criminals already use stolen passwords and fear to trick people. But now, experts are worried about something even scarier: Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI collects huge amounts of personal information about people—what you like, what you buy, where you go. If criminals get this data, they can create perfect scams just for you. This makes it much easier for them to trick you and steal your money. To learn more about how AI is collecting too much data and creating new dangers, read our related article: Experts warn AI has become a data-hungry monster.
Watch this video to protect yourself and your loved ones. Share it with elderly parents, relatives, and friends. Awareness can save crores of rupees and prevent mental torture.
Remember: The Dark Web exists. Criminals are watching. But if you’re aware, you’re safe.
