Compared to the rest of the world, the risk of online fraud (digital fraud) in India is very high. According to TransUnion’s Top Fraud Trends report, 7.1% of online transactions (digital transactions) related to customers across the country were found to be suspicious in 2025, which is almost double the global average (3.8%). According to the report, online fraud is now being carried out by targeting the accounts of genuine customers. Unlike global trends, the highest risk of online fraud in India was observed during account login (3.9%). This was followed by the highest risk found when creating a new account (3.1%) and when making financial transactions (1.2%). Fastest 3.08% jump in Telecom Sector

– Retail: 2.50% – 99%
– Travel, Tourism: 0.50% – 68%
– Financial: 2.60% – 65%
– Gaming: 9.60% – 36%
– Community: 4.70% – 21%
– Logistics: 16.30% – 0.31%
– Insurance: 11.50% – 1.45%
– Telecom: 14.70% – 3.08% Businesses in India are now facing faster and more adaptable attack methods that challenge traditional identity systems. Fraudsters are no longer solely focused on creating fake accounts, but are increasingly targeting existing users and accounts.
This shift has made account security even more critical, as digital services expand across various sectors such as banking, telecommunications, logistics, and insurance.