Frauds, Crimes, and the Illusion of a Nation in Peril

People in India read a lot of news about fraud and crime.

Even if only a few people are affected, the stories get shared many times on social media.

Our brains remember scary stories better than everyday safe events, so we think crime is higher than it really is.

This can make people feel scared and suspicious.

The author says we should look at crime rates, not just the number of stories, and that governments and media should share clear data.

By doing this, we can stop feeling unsafe when we are actually safe.