How to report a cyber crime legally

Once you realise that you have become a victim of cyber fraud, block your bank account, connect with the bank authorities and tell them that your personal information has been compromised.

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https://cybervolunteer.mha.gov.in/webform/Volunteer_AuthoLogin.aspx

This portal is an initiative of Government of India to facilitate victims/complainants reporting cybercrime online. This portal caters to cyber crimes complaints only, with special focus on cybercrimes against women and children. Complaints reported on this portal are dealt with by law enforcement agencies/police based on the information provided. For prompt action, it is imperative to provide correct and accurate details while filing complaints.

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1930 is national cybercrime helpline. If you fall victim to a financial fraud, you can call this number with necessary details, such as your name, contact information, your account number along with the details of the account that you transferred the money to. 

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 Report crime to https://cybercrime.gov.in/. You can file a report anonymously too.


Here too, while filing a complaint, ensure that you have necessary documents, like your bank account number, account to which you transferred the amount and your contact number which is linked to the bank. You can also track the status of your complaint once you file it.


In case of anonymous complaints, you do not need to provide any personal information. However, information related to the incident / complaint should be complete for the police authorities to take necessary action. You will need to provide key information such as your name, phone number, email address, details of the incident/ complaint and necessary information supporting the complaint, etc.


Ref https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/victim-cybercrime-guide-how-to-file-complaint-8970419/

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