According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram were key targets for scammers in early 2024, with 43,797, 22,680, and 19,800 complaints, respectively. Scams like "Pig Butchering" exploit vulnerable groups, involving money laundering and cyber slavery. Initiatives like I4C’s collaborations with Google and Facebook aim to combat cyber threats, supported by India’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal for reporting and guidance.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram were key targets for scammers in early 2024, with 43,797, 22,680, and 19,800 complaints, respectively. Scams like "Pig Butchering" exploit vulnerable groups, involving money laundering and cyber slavery. Initiatives like I4C’s collaborations with Google and Facebook aim to combat cyber threats, supported by India’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal for reporting and guidance.