Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back

Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNikhil InamdarGetty ImagesNearly 2.5 million Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025In February, Alok (name changed), a business analyst based in the western Indian city of Pune, got a text message asking him to pay 1,000 rupees ($10.75; £7.9) as a speeding fine.The message asked him to settle the amount quickly to avoid his driving licence being suspended, prompting Alok to promptly click on the link to pay.

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