UPI has seen record-breaking growth, with over 13 billion transactions recorded in April 2024 alone. Its popularity and ease of use have made it a target for fraudulent activities. In its Annual Press Conference, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs) reported a rising trend of financial cybercrimes. The modus operandi (MO) of these scams is varied and dynamic.
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