Data About Online Fraud
Online fraud became the biggest problem in this digital era. Here are some facts related about this cyber crime as mentioned below:
- Financial frauds accounted for 75% of cyber crimes in India from Jan 2020 to June 2023, according to a study by an IIT Kanpur-incubated start-up.
- Nearly 50 % fraud cases happened related to UPI and internet banking.
- In 2022, Europeans were defrauded of $8.8 billion through scams, out of which $2.6 billion was attributed to imposter scams.
What is Cyber Kidnapping?
Cyber Kidnapping: Cyber Kidnapping is a kind of crime where the criminals trick their victims into hiding. Later, they get in touch with the victim’s family and ask for money. To make it seem real, the victim is made to take pictures that make it look like they are being held against their will, often showing themselves tied up or with their mouths covered. These misleading pictures are sent to the family, making it seem like there’s a danger. The victim and their family are made to think that not doing what the kidnappers want could put their loved ones in danger.
Table of Content
- What Is Cyber Kidnapping?
- The Tactics Of Deception
- Types Of Cyber Kidnapping
- How To Protect Yourself From Cyber Kidnapping?
- Why Cyber Kidnapping Is In News?
- The Information Technology Act, 2000
- Cyber Laws Of India
- Data About Online Fraud
- Cyber Kidnapping Cases
- Government Initiatives To Protect Cyber Frauds And Crimes
- Cyber Kidnapping – Future Challenges