Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Cyber Fraud in India: Scams Every Citizen Must Know
Cyber fraud in India has become a big problem, with people losing a lot of money each year.
Scammers call people pretending to be police or banks, or show fake investment sites that look real.
They use tricks like scary stories or promises of quick money.
The government has set up a system to stop fraud and help people report it.
A bank called Bandhan Bank runs a program to teach people to pause, check, and report suspicious calls or messages so they can stay safe.
Cyber fraud losses in India rose from ₹551 crore in 2021 to ₹22,495 crore in 2025.
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ CFCFRMS prevented over ₹8,690 crore and logged 24.65 lakh complaints by January 2026.
Common scams use fear, trust, and urgency, including digital arrest calls, AI deepfakes, fake investment platforms, and QR‑code tricks.
By the end of 2025, authorities blocked more than 11 lakh SIM cards and 2.96 lakh IMEIs linked to fraud.
Bandhan Bank’s Cyber Cop CSR initiative teaches citizens to pause, verify, and report suspicious activity.
- Who
- Indian citizens and cybercriminals
- What
- Rising cyber fraud and awareness initiatives
- When
- 2021‑2025 data, ongoing response
- Where
- India
- Why
- Fraudsters exploit fear and trust; authorities aim to curb losses
- Total reported losses (2025)
- ₹22,495 crore
- Complaints received (Jan 2026)
- 24.65 lakh
- SIM cards blocked (end 2025)
- 11.14 lakh
- IMEIs blocked (end 2025)
- 2.96 lakh
- Cyber Cop initiative
- Bandhan Bank CSR program