How to Report Cybercrime in India – Online Fraud, Scams & Digital Crime

Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing categories of crime in India. This guide covers how to report financial fraud, social media crimes and online scams to get the fastest possible response.

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Financial Cybercrime – Act in the Golden Hour

If you've lost money to online fraud, call 1930 IMMEDIATELY. The first few hours are critical for freezing fraudulent transactions. Don't wait to gather evidence first — call first, gather evidence second.

How to Report Cybercrime

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Step 1 – Call 1930 — For financial cybercrime (UPI fraud, bank fraud, investment scam), call 1930 immediately. The helpline can initiate a hold on fraudulent transactions.
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Step 2 – File on cybercrime.gov.in — Visit the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Create an account and file your complaint under the appropriate category.
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Step 3 – Visit the cyber cell — Most district police stations have a dedicated cybercrime cell. Visit with all evidence — screenshots, transaction IDs, phone numbers.
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Step 4 – Preserve evidence — Screenshot everything: chat logs, transaction IDs, email headers, social media profiles, URLs, phone numbers.
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Step 5 – Track your complaint — Note your complaint ID from cybercrime.gov.in. You can track the status and upload additional evidence.

Types of Cybercrime You Can Report

Financial Fraud

UPI scams, credit card fraud, fake investment schemes, loan fraud, OTP theft.

Social Media Crime

Fake profiles, impersonation, cyberbullying, morphed images, defamation.

Ransomware / Hacking

Unauthorised access, data theft, ransomware, account takeover.

Online Harassment

Stalking, threats, blackmail, sextortion, revenge content.

Child Sexual Abuse Material

Report CSAM immediately on cybercrime.gov.in — gets priority escalation.

Job / Visa Fraud

Fake job offers, advance fee fraud, fake visa promises.

Cybercrime Reporting Channels

1930

Cyber Crime Helpline

24×7 financial fraud helpline. Call immediately after any financial cyber fraud.

cybercrime.gov.in

Online Portal

National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. File all types of cyber complaints.

Local Cyber Cell

District Police

Visit for complex cases, physical evidence, or cases requiring FIR.

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Disclaimer: This guide is for general public awareness only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and procedures vary across states. For legal matters, consult a qualified legal professional. In emergencies, call 100 or 112 immediately. PoliceStationsIndia.com is not affiliated with any government authority.