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How to Report Cybercrime

Act fast — the 15-minute "golden window" can make the difference between losing and recovering your money.

1

Call 1930 immediately

The national cybercrime helpline. Available 24/7. Report within 15 minutes for the best chance of freezing the scammer's account.

Call 1930
2

File online at cybercrime.gov.in

Register a formal complaint with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Keep your complaint number.

File Complaint
3

Contact your bank's fraud helpline

Call your bank immediately to block the transaction and freeze your account if needed. Most banks have 24/7 fraud helplines.

4

File with RBI if no response in 30 days

If your bank doesn't resolve the complaint within 30 days, escalate to RBI through the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme.

RBI Ombudsman
5

File an FIR at local police station

For large amounts, also file a First Information Report (FIR) at your local police station with all evidence.