“India Faces Loss of ₹11,000 Crore Due to Cyber Scams in First Nine Months of 2024: Report”

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India has experienced a staggering loss of ₹11,333 crore to cyber scams in the first nine months of 2024, according to a recent report citing data from the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The report highlights a sharp rise in various types of cyber fraud, with stock trading frauds emerging as the leading cause of financial losses.

India Loses Over ₹11,000 Crore to Cyber Scams in First Nine Months of 2024, Report Reveals
India Loses Over ₹11,000 Crore to Cyber Scams in First Nine Months of 2024, Report Reveals

India has experienced a staggering loss of ₹11,333 crore to cyber scams in the first nine months of 2024, according to a recent report citing data from the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The report highlights a sharp rise in various types of cyber fraud, with stock trading frauds emerging as the leading cause of financial losses.

The report reveals that stock trading frauds accounted for the largest share of the losses, followed by investment frauds, which caused ₹3,216 crore in damages from over 1 lakh complaints. Additionally, cases of “digital arrest,” where scammers pose as government officials to extort money, led to losses of ₹1,616 crore from around 63,481 complaints.

The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) recorded nearly 12 lakh cyber scam complaints in 2024 alone, with a significant percentage—45%—of these complaints originating from countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. Since 2021, the system has received 30.05 lakh complaints, resulting in a total loss of ₹27,914 crore. The majority of the complaints—11.3 lakh—came from 2023, followed by 5.14 lakh from 2022, and 1.35 lakh from 2021.

In response to this rising threat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio program in October, issued a warning about the growing prevalence of digital arrest scams. He cautioned the public about fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials, including police, CBI, RBI, or narcotics bureau officers, in an effort to intimidate victims into handing over money.

Explaining the modus operandi of digital arrests, PM Modi outlined a three-step process often used by cybercriminals. “First, they collect your personal information. Second, they create an atmosphere of fear. Third, they apply time pressure to make victims act quickly without thinking,” he said, urging people to be aware and take precautions against such scams.

PM Modi also shared a three-step approach to protect against digital fraud: Stop, Think, and Take Action. He emphasized that victims of digital arrest scams come from all walks of life and age groups, underlining the widespread nature of these threats.

The rise in investment scams, digital arrests, and other cyber-related frauds has prompted increased vigilance among law enforcement and government agencies. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution when encountering unsolicited calls or messages, especially those involving demands for money or personal information.

As cybercrime continues to evolve, experts stress the importance of heightened awareness, better cybersecurity practices, and the implementation of stronger safeguards to protect individuals and businesses from falling victim to online frauds.

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