Scams, Fraud & Cyber Crime

Identify, report, and recover from online scams, financial fraud, identity theft, and cyber crimes in India.

• WhatsApp OTP Fraud Explained
• SIM Swap Fraud — Telecom's Responsibility
• UPI AutoPay Mandate Fraud
• Fake Courier "Customs Held" Scam
• School WhatsApp Group Fraud
• Online Betting App Fraud
• Dark Patterns — CCPA Guidelines 2023

• Digital Payment Scams — UPI, QR code, screen-sharing, phishing links
• Identity Theft — SIM swap, KYC fraud, PAN/Aadhaar misuse
• Job & Employment Scams — Fake offers, work-from-home, data entry fraud
• Loan & Finance Scams — Fake loan apps, EMI fraud, KYC update scams
• Cyber Crime — Hacking, ransomware, social media impersonation

• National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal — File complaint online
• Helpline: 1930 — National Cyber Crime Helpline (24×7)
• Bank fraud: Immediately call your bank + report at cybercrime.gov.in within 24 hours

• Cyber Fraud Chargeback — Visa, Mastercard, RuPay
• UPI Fraud Recovery Process

See also: Banking & Finance | Cyber Security | Legal & Courts