Top फाइनेंशियल Scams in India 

In the fiscal year 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) documented bank frauds exceeding 302.5 billion rupees, equivalent to INR 30,000 cr. While this marked a decrease from the 1.3 trillion rupees reported in 2021, signifying a reversal in the trend of escalating bank frauds in India over the past decade, both in terms of the total number of frauds and their monetary value[1], the current figure is still staggering and citizens need to keep caution to protect their financial interest.

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An additional study revealed a notable 69% of online fraud cases among Indian consumers in 2021, as reported in the Microsoft 2021 Global Tech Support Scam Research. The data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), while potentially excluding numerous undetected frauds, indicated a total value of scams amounting to 60,414 cr in the fiscal year 2021–2022

Financial Scams in India

In the landscape of India’s financial sector, 2023 has been marked by a surge in sophisticated scams that exploit evolving technologies and capitalize on unsuspecting individuals. From the pervasive rise of UPI-related frauds to the cunning schemes enticing victims with unrealistic investment returns, the financial realm has witnessed a diverse array of fraudulent activities. QR code scams, part-time job deceptions, and the alarming emergence of courier scams targeting the youth have added new dimensions to the threat landscape. 

Additionally, the omnipresence of malware-driven cybercrimes and the persistent challenge posed by tech support scams further underscore the need for heightened vigilance in navigating the intricate landscape of financial transactions. This overview delves into the top financial scams of 2023, shedding light on the methods, trends, and impacts that define the evolving face of financial fraud in the country.