Cyber Crime Reporting Process
India's National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) and the 1930 helpline provide a unified system to report financial fraud, harassment, and other cyber crimes, with special priority given to fast reporting for potential fund freezes.
What Is It
A standardized national process for reporting cyber crimes — from financial fraud to online harassment — that connects victims directly to law enforcement and enables fast action like transaction freezes.
When To Use It
Use this the moment you experience any cyber crime — financial fraud, hacking, harassment, or online exploitation — since speed dramatically improves the odds of freezing stolen funds.
Step-by-Step Process
- 1For financial fraud, call 1930 immediately to request a transaction freeze before filing the detailed complaint.
- 2Visit cybercrime.gov.in and select the appropriate category: 'Report Women/Child Related Crime' or 'Report Other Cyber Crimes'.
- 3Fill in the incident details, upload evidence (screenshots, transaction IDs, chat logs), and submit.
- 4Note your acknowledgment number to track the complaint status online.
- 5Follow up with the local cyber cell if the case requires further in-person cooperation.
Documents Required
- Screenshots of the fraud/harassment
- Transaction ID/UTR number (for financial fraud)
- Bank statement
- Any communication with the fraudster/harasser
Fees
Free to file on cybercrime.gov.in or via the 1930 helpline.
Processing Time
Transaction freeze requests are actioned within hours if reported promptly; full investigation can take 30–90 days.
Important Tips
- Speed matters most in financial fraud — call 1930 before you even finish typing out your detailed complaint.
- You can report anonymously for sensitive crimes like sextortion.
- Save your acknowledgment/complaint number safely — it's needed for every follow-up.