Mumbaikars lost Rs 615cr to cyberfrauds in 10 yrs: RTI

A massive Rs 615 crore was lost by Mumbaikars to cyberfrauds between 2013 and June 30, 2023, of which a major chunk-Rs 264 crore-was during the pandemic years between 2019 and 2021, shows data obtained from Mumbai police under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The pandemic saw a sharp increase in internet usage and a subsequent spike in cyberfrauds, said experts.

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