How to Report a Cybercrime or Scam

If you become a victim of a cybercrime — or spot a scam, fraud, or suspicious activity — it’s important to report it. This helps:

✅ Stop criminals from targeting others
✅ Support investigations
✅ Recover your losses where possible

👉 This guide explains where and how to report cybercrimes in India and internationally.

🇮🇳 Reporting Cybercrime in India

🚓 1️⃣ National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

➡ The Indian government runs a dedicated portal for reporting online crimes, including:

  • Financial fraud (e.g., UPI, credit card scams)

  • Cyberstalking / harassment

  • Identity theft

  • Online child abuse material

🔗 https://cybercrime.gov.in/

📝 Tip: You can report anonymously for certain crimes like child exploitation.

☎ 2️⃣ Cybercrime Helpline

📞 Dial 1930 (formerly 155260)
➡ For reporting financial frauds, such as unauthorized transactions — quick action may help freeze stolen funds.

🏢 3️⃣ Local Police / Cyber Cells

➡ You can also go to the nearest police station or cybercrime cell.
➡ File a First Information Report (FIR) — you have the right to do so for cyber offenses.

✉ 4️⃣ Other Useful Platforms (India)

🌍 Reporting Cybercrime Globally

🇺🇸 United States

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🇪🇺 European Union

🌐 Other Regions / Global Bodies

💡 Tips When Reporting a Cybercrime

✅ Keep records: screenshots, transaction IDs, emails, chat logs
✅ Act quickly, especially for financial fraud
✅ Use official reporting portals only — don’t trust “fixer” services claiming to recover money for a fee
✅ Stay calm — reporting helps authorities investigate, but resolution may take time

⚠ Warning

❌ Don’t engage with the scammer further.
❌ Don’t pay anyone claiming they can recover your stolen money.

🚀 Just say the word!

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