Helpline for Cybercrime: How Can I Report Cybercrime in India? Before dialing 1930, make sure you have this information ready!

Let's get started. If you suspect financial cybercrime or fraud, call the dedicated helpline at 1930 right away to report the incident. Another method of reporting any cybercrime is to go to www.cybercrime.gov.in and follow the guidelines there to file a complaint or check the status of one.

However, phoning 1930 has proven to be the most convenient and popular way to report financial cybercrimes or online financial frauds thus far.

Even if the number of cybercrimes has skyrocketed, victims of these crimes are assisted by the dedicated helpline and website as well as more proactive police investigations.

However, it is the victim's responsibility to ensure that investigations into cybercrimes are successful. Reporting the complaint is the most important step in resolving a cybercrime. Yes, exactly. Half the fight is won if you can report the crime in a systematic way.

Keep Note Of These Following Things Before Calling Helpline 1930:

1.            Victim’s Name

You would think that who gets their name wrong! But believe us, victims reeling under pressure of financial fraud or crimes, have at times misspelled even their own names. So be careful. Keep calm and just mention your full name.

2.            Victim’s Mobile Number

Yes, that’s required. Make sure you do not get any digits wrong or sequence misplaced. It’s a simple thing.

3.            Nearest Police Station

Please try to find out which one is your nearest police station. This information is required for investigation of official communication purposes.

4.            District

That’s an easy one. You know it, just mention it.

5.            Name Of Bank

Here you are required to mention the name of your bank whose account came under attack of thugs.

6.            Amount Debited

Mention the amount of financial loss caused to you. Try to provide exact amount of total loss. Additional information like break up of figures, if loss caused in installments, will also help.

7.            Account Number/Wallet Merchant, UPI ID From Which The Amount Is Debited

Please mention your account number or mobile wallet ID or the UPI ID from which the money got deducted fraudulently.

8.            Transaction IDs Of Each Fraudulent Transaction

Here you have to be careful. Usually this detail comes in the SMS.

9.            Brief Of How Fraud Has Happened

This is crucial. Here you have to describe the circumstances and events of the fraud. Try to be clear, simple and brief in your description. This will help investigators and, in turn, help you.