India Tops in Cyber Crime Rankings

According to a TransUnion report, Indian consumers lost an average of 2,265 USD (around ₹2.04 lakh) to digital fraud in 2025, which is 36% higher than the global average of 1,671 USD. India’s digital fraud rate stood at 7.1%, nearly double the global average of 3.8%, although it has significantly dropped from 13.1% in 2024. The decline is attributed to improved digital literacy, stronger verification systems, and cyber intelligence sharing.

The report also revealed that 59% of respondents in India reported attempts of cyber fraud between August and December, while 13% confirmed being victims, higher than the global average of 10%. Phishing remains the most common fraud type, along with vishing, smishing, and third party seller scams on e-commerce platforms. Most attacks were reported during login stages.

Sector wise, logistics recorded the highest fraud rate at 16.3%, followed by telecom at 14.7% and insurance at 11.5%. Online gaming and financial services also reported significant cases. Between 2024 and 2025, telecom fraud attempts surged by 308%, insurance by 145%, and logistics by 31%, highlighting a continued threat despite overall improvements.