What Are the Most Common Types of Cybercrime?

Introduction

India lost over ₹1.25 lakh crore to cybercrime in 2024 alone (NCRB & CERT-In data). From UPI scams to hospital ransomware, every Indian is now a target. At Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies, Pune, we show live demos of these exact crimes every day to our 8,000+ students — many of whom came as victims themselves. After training, they protect banks, companies, and government systems while earning ₹12–50 LPA at Deloitte, EY, Paytm, Indian banks, and police cyber cells. 

Top 15 Most Common Cybercrimes in India 2025

• UPI / Banking fraud (fake apps, screen sharing)
• Ransomware (LockBit, Conti, AKO)
• Phishing (fake income tax, KYC, lottery)
• Sextortion & webcam blackmail
• Fake job/investment offers (Task fraud)
• Aadhaar / PAN data selling on dark web
• Matrimonial & dating app scams
• OTP & SMS forwarding scams
• Fake customer care (AnyDesk/TeamViewer)
• Cryptocurrency wallet drainers
• Online shopping/refund fraud
• Government scheme fraud (PM Kisan, Ayushman)
• Loan app harassment & morphing
• Business email compromise (BEC)
• Deepfake video/audio blackmail

See how these crimes happen live → Complete awareness + defense course

How These Cybercrimes Actually Work

We recreate every single crime in our lab with real tools and techniques used by criminals. Students see how attackers create fake UPI apps, build ransomware in minutes, send perfect phishing emails that bypass Gmail filters, use AnyDesk to take remote control, morph photos for loan app blackmail, and sell stolen Aadhaar data on Telegram channels. After watching the attack, they immediately learn defense and help victims recover. This live red team + blue team method is why our students never fall for scams again. 

Real Victim Cases We Teach From

• ₹45 lakh lost in 10 minutes via fake customer care
• Doctor paid ₹8 lakh to stop morphed nude video
• Company paid ₹12 crore ransom after LockBit attack
• Student lost ₹3.5 lakh in “100% job guarantee” scam
• Entire hospital offline for 18 days due to ransomware
• Fake PM Kisan message stole ₹25,000 subsidy

These are real cases handled by our alumni now working in cyber cells. 

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How to Stay 100% Safe From These Crimes

Our students follow this simple rule: “If it asks for money, OTP, remote access, or urgent action — it’s 100% fake.” We teach never to share OTP/screen, never click unknown links, never install AnyDesk/TeamViewer for “refund”, use hardware wallet for crypto, enable login alerts, freeze credit score after data leak, and report immediately on cybercrime.gov.in. Parents, students, and employees who attend our awareness sessions never become victims again. 

From Victim to High-Paying Cybersecurity Career

Many students join after losing money to scams. Within 6–12 months they master ethical hacking, clear CEH/OSCP, and get placed at Deloitte, EY, PwC, Indian banks, cyber police with ₹12–50 LPA packages. Some even help arrest the criminals who scammed them. Personal protection becomes professional success. 

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Conclusion

Cybercrime is now India’s biggest financial threat, but knowledge is complete protection. While criminals make crores daily, our 8,000+ graduates stop them and earn honest ₹12–50 LPA salaries. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies — India’s only institute that teaches real cybercrimes live and safely. New batches every Monday — Pune classroom + 100% live online. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cybercrime is most common in India?

UPI & banking fraud — daily lakhs of cases.

Is AnyDesk safe?

Never allow remote access to anyone.

Can police recover scammed money?

Yes if reported within 24 hours.

Do you teach parents also?

Yes — special weekend awareness batches.

Which institute shows live scams?

Only Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha.

Salary after learning defense?

₹12–50 LPA in cybersecurity jobs.

Girls can join awareness classes?

Yes — separate safe batches available.

Next batch starting?

Every Monday — Pune + online.

Free awareness session?

Yes — every Saturday 11 AM.

Can companies book training?

Yes — corporate batches available.

Is sextortion increasing?

Yes — daily cases in thousands.

100% protection possible?

Yes — with our simple rules.

Weekend batches?

Yes — full weekend classes.

Non-IT people can learn?

Yes — awareness for everyone.

Job after full course?

Yes — 100% placement guarantee.