Online Shopping Scams Top India's Fraud Landscape at 33%
Online shopping scams were the most commonly reported scam type in India at 33%, followed by prize, lottery and inheritance scams at 31%, fake job and income scams at 30%, and QR code or payment-link scams at 27%
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Oct 08, 2026 12:37 IST
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Online Shopping Scams Top India's Fraud Landscape at 33%Online shopping scams were the most commonly reported scam type in India at 33%, followed by prize, lottery and inheritance scams at 31%, fake job and income scams at 30%, and QR code or payment-link scams at 27%
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72% Changed Their Behaviour After Seeing Scam RisksWhile 12% of respondents said they had been scammed in the previous 12 months, 72% changed their behaviour because of scam risks. Nearly four in 10 had also seen someone close to them get scammed
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One In Three Reported Scam Cases Remained UnresolvedAmong Indian scam victims who approached an organisation, 86% reported their case, while 65% said the organisation took responsibility. However, 33% of cases remained unresolved, with police the most common reporting channel at 49%