Answer By law4u team
A person in India can file a cyber crime complaint through both online and offline channels. The process is fairly straightforward. 1. Online complaint (fastest method) You can file a complaint on the official national portal: National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal Steps: 1. Go to the portal 2. Click on: “Report Cyber Crime” 3. Choose category: Women/Child related crime (priority handling), or Other cyber crimes (fraud, hacking, phishing, etc.) 4. Register with your mobile number 5. Fill in details: Incident description Date/time Evidence (screenshots, transaction IDs, emails, chats) 6. Submit the complaint You will receive a complaint/reference number for tracking. 2. Offline complaint (police station / cyber cell) You can also file it physically: Where to go: Nearest Cyber Crime Police Station, or Local police station (they must accept it and forward it) What to submit: Written complaint describing the incident Identity proof (Aadhaar, etc.) Supporting evidence: screenshots bank transaction details email headers chat logs URLs, phone numbers involved Ask for a written acknowledgment/FIR copy if registered as FIR. 3. Helpline option Dial 1930 (Cyber Fraud Helpline) for financial fraud cases Important: call immediately if money has been transferred (for faster freezing of accounts) 4. Types of cyber crimes you can report Online banking/UPI fraud OTP scams Hacking/social media account takeover Cyberstalking or harassment Phishing emails/messages Online identity theft 5. Important tips Report quickly (especially for money fraud cases) Do not delete chats/emails/screenshots Save transaction IDs and bank statements If money is involved, also inform your bank immediately
