“I feel so lucky to have friends…”: YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna shares terrifying cyber arrest scam experience in viral video

YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna recently spoke about a terrifying ordeal where he was held hostage in an online arrest scam. In a video that has since gone viral, Ankush detailed how the scammers manipulated him, leaving him extremely shaken and vulnerable.

Posting the video on Instagram, Ankush credited his friends for their quick thinking and sharp instincts, which ultimately saved him from losing his money and sanity. “I feel very lucky to have friends who noticed subtle changes in my behavior, even when I was texting ‘I’m fine,'” he wrote.

In the video, Ankush revealed how scammers used personal information to manipulate and intimidate him into compliance, amplifying his feelings of fear and panic. “These scammers do their research and tell you things they know will affect you. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone,” he said.

Responding to those who questioned his actions during the ordeal, Ankush wrote in a later comment: “Not everyone reacts the same way when they panic. Instead of calling it stupidity, make people around you aware of it.”

Ankush encouraged viewers to stay alert and informed, highlighting the need to raise awareness to help others avoid similar scams.