How to Report Cybercrime in India — Step-by-Step Emergency Guide
Step-by-step guide to report cyber fraud in India. Call 1930 within 15 minutes, file at cybercrime.gov.in, contact your bank. Emergency contacts and bank helplines.
Act Fast — The 15-Minute Golden Window
If you have been scammed online, the next 15 minutes are critical. Banks and payment processors can freeze fraudulent transactions — but only if you report before the money is moved. Every minute you wait reduces your chances of recovery.
This guide walks you through exactly what to do, in what order, with direct links and phone numbers.
Call 1930 immediately if you have been scammed. This is the National Cybercrime Helpline, available 24/7. Report within 15 minutes for the best chance of recovery. The operator will initiate a transaction freeze while you are on the call.
5 Steps to Report Fraud
Emergency Contacts
These are the two most important contacts for reporting cybercrime in India. Save them now — you may need them later.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| 1930 | National Cybercrime Helpline — available 24/7, free to call from any phone |
| cybercrime.gov.in | National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal — file complaints online with evidence |
Tip: Save 1930 in your phone contacts right now as "Cybercrime Helpline". In an emergency, you do not want to waste time searching for the number.
Bank Fraud Helplines
Every major bank in India has a dedicated fraud reporting number. Call your bank immediately after calling 1930.
Bank Fraud Helplines
What Evidence Should You Collect?
Before filing complaints, gather as much of the following as possible:
- Transaction details — amount, date, time, transaction ID, UPI reference number
- Screenshots — of the scam message, payment confirmation, and any chat history
- Contact details of the scammer — phone number, UPI ID, bank account number, email
- Your bank statement — showing the fraudulent debit
- Any links or websites — URLs the scammer sent you