# The US experienced one of the most significant spike in complaints related to cyber threats and blackmail involving Indian families living abroad.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Hindustan Times*

## Key points

- The US saw a significant spike in cyber threat and blackmail complaints from Indian families in 2025.
- Cambodia and Myanmar reported even higher numbers of cyber-enabled exploitation of Indians than the US.
- Scammers are increasingly targeting F-1, H-1B, and H-4 visa holders with immigration-related fraud.
- Fraudsters now use AI-generated or altered voice recordings to impersonate family members in distress calls.

**Countries:** United States, Cambodia, Myanmar

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