Cyber fraud stopped at source: How India’s FRI system saved ₹5,000 crore—and 6 steps to protect your money

The government’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has helped prevent suspected cyber fraud losses worth more than ₹5,000 crore since its launch in May 2025. Know how FRI uses telecom intelligence to flag risky transactions and what steps consumers can take to protect their money.