The recent horror of COVID-19 pandemic posed not only health challenges, but also social and economic challenges. This study examined the upsurge of cybercrime during COVID-19 pandemic in urban Kano. The research is purely quantitative using online survey method to collect data with the aid of Google forms shared to 502 social media users (out of which 256 responded). Routine Activities Theory and Space Transition Theory provided the theoretical explanation for the study. The study found that spread of fake news and online advance fee fraud were more common during the pandemic. Likewise, the imposition of lockdown coupled with the attendant unemployment or loss of regular daily income and increased usage of the Internet contributed to the upsurge of cybercrime in the study area. It has been established that individuals are most affected by cybercrime when compared with organizations and businesses, with loss of money being the most common impact of the phenomenon. Policy recommendations were suggested, including educational initiatives to promote digital literacy and combat misinformation, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and comprehensive support systems for individuals impacted by cybercrime.