Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Survey: Cybercrime Reporting Knowledge Low Across India
Imagine online criminals trying to steal your money or information.
This survey asked people if they knew how to tell the police about these cybercrimes.
The survey found that only a small number of people in India know how to report these crimes.
More men than women seem to know how to report.
People in cities know more than people in the countryside.
Experts say that people need to learn more about staying safe online and how to report problems.
Only 18% of Indians over 15 can report cybercrimes through official channels.
The survey was conducted by MOSPI between January and March 2025.
23% of men and 13% of women can report cybercrimes.
Urban areas have a higher reporting ability at 28% compared to rural areas at 13%.
Delhi, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra show the highest reporting percentages among large states.
- Who
- The survey was conducted by MOSPI, covering over 142,000 people.
- What
- A survey assessing cybercrime reporting abilities in India.
- When
- The survey was conducted between January and March 2025.
- Where
- Across India, with specific data from states like Delhi, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra.
- Why
- To assess citizens' awareness of cybercrime reporting mechanisms.
Lack of Awareness
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Awareness Gap
Lack of Awareness
Many citizens face challenges in reporting cybercrimes due to limited digital literacy, cumbersome reporting platforms, and low awareness.
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N/A
- Survey Period
- January - March 2025
- Overall Reporting Ability
- 18%
- Men's Reporting Ability
- 23%
- Women's Reporting Ability
- 13%
- Urban Reporting Ability
- 28%
- Rural Reporting Ability
- 13%