India, July 16 -- In the age of instant payments and digital convenience, comfort comes at a cost, which has been heartbreakingly high for many. According to a report, India lost a staggering Rs.23,074 crore to digital fraud in 2024 alone. The Capital city, Delhi, reported a loss of Rs.400 crore between January and May 2025 alone. During the course of this special feature, we spoke to at least 50 people, and each one had either been scammed themself, or knew someone who had been. What should you do if you've been defrauded? Can you get your money back? Who do you report to? In this special feature, we explore protocols, review cases where money has been recovered, and speak to police officers heading the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) wing, a specialised unit that handles cyber crimes. Victims have not been named on request for privacy...