India, Dec. 19 -- As 2025 draws to a close, it is worth looking back at a year that, much like the ones before it, saw a surge in online scams across India. The scale was alarming, with people losing lakhs of rupees and digital fraud continuing to be a widespread menace. With that in mind, we have identified some of the most common cyber scams that impacted Indians this year and put together a list to help you stay informed and protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are some of the top scams that plagued Indians in 2025. Read on.

This is one of the most common scams that fraudsters engage in. Scammers approach victims via chat platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and others, offering investment schemes or betting apps that promise b...