'40-Hour Digital Arrest': Popular social media influencer shares the harrowing cost of pressing 'zero' on a phone call

Ankush Bahuguna, a popular social media influencer, recounted his traumatic experience of being held hostage by scammers for 40 hours. He was isolated from friends and family and lost money and mental well-being. The ordeal began with a fake call about a package linked to his name. He warns others to stay alert and report such scam calls immediately.