Cybercrime cases rise by a record 37% year-on-year in March

The number of cybercrime cases increased by 37% year-on-year in March. Investigators recorded a record 2,533 cases for the month, Police Presidium spokesperson Ondřej Moravčík told ČTK today.

For internet users, the highest risk comes from scammers posing as bank employees or police officers. Since the beginning of the year, they have caused damage amounting to 322 million CZK. The most frequent victims are women, with an average age of 46. Perpetrators most often target victims via mobile phones, the police said on the social network X.

“We are facing a grim record. This March is the worst month in history in terms of cybercrime,” the presidium said. “At this pace, we will reach last year’s figures already by mid-October,” police added on X.