YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna recently opened up about a terrifying ordeal during which he was held hostage as part of a cyber arrest scam. In a video that has since gone viral, Ankush explained how the scammers manipulated him, leaving him deeply shaken and vulnerable.
Posting the video on Instagram, Ankush thanked his friends for their quick thinking and sharp instincts, which ultimately saved him from losing his money and mental peace. “I feel incredibly 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 the 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 that they know will affect you. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone,” he shared.
Responding to those who questioned his actions during the ordeal, Ankush wrote in a later comment: “Not everyone reacts to panic the same way. Instead of calling it stupid, make people aware of it to the people around you.”
Ankush encouraged viewers to stay vigilant and informed, emphasizing the need to spread awareness to help others avoid similar scams.
