Over 51% of Indians Fall for Online Scams, Shocking Survey!

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Over 51% of Indians Fall for Online Scams, Shocking Survey!

A recent survey revealed that over 51% of Indians have fallen victim to online scams, losing an average of Rs 93,195. Nearly 90% have encountered scams, and 40% who scanned suspicious QR codes ended up on unsafe sites. Despite receiving about 13 scam messages daily, 66% still respond, making them easy targets. With deepfakes on the rise, it's getting trickier to spot scams, leaving many confused.

| Ajinkya Kawale