Cyber fraud reporting rises amid faster police interventions

Kozhikode The number of cyber fraud complaints registered in Kozhikode city limits has crossed 2,200 in the first 10 months of 2026, with police officials reporting a steady rise in the number of victims approaching the authorities for help. The increase in reporting, they say, has coincided with greater public awareness of online scams and the availability of faster mechanisms to trace fraudulent transactions and recover lost money.

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