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Report a Cyber Crime

Report phishing, financial fraud, harassment, deepfakes or hacking at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Jurisdiction
Any cyber cell in India — jurisdiction is not a barrier for reporting. For financial fraud, act within the golden hour.
Fees
Free.
Timeline
Bank freeze can happen within hours (golden hour). Investigation varies widely.

Required documents

  • Screenshots, transaction IDs, UPI reference, bank statement
  • Phone number/URL/social handle of the suspect
  • Photo ID of the complainant

Step-by-step process

  1. 1Call 1930 immediately for financial fraud — request bank to freeze the beneficiary account.
  2. 2File a detailed complaint at cybercrime.gov.in with all evidence.
  3. 3You'll receive an acknowledgement number; track status online.
  4. 4For serious offences, an FIR is registered under BNS + IT Act.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. Please consult a qualified advocate for your specific situation.