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Cyber crime refers to illegal activities conducted via the internet or other digital means, such as hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.

You can report a cyber crime by visiting our portal and filling out the online complaint form. Provide as much detail as possible to help us investigate.

Include details like your contact information, a description of the incident, any evidence you have (screenshots, emails), and the date and time of the incident.

Yes, you can choose to remain anonymous, but providing your contact information can help us follow up with you for more details if needed.

Our portal offers various resources, including articles, guides, and tips on how to protect yourself from cyber crimes.

Do not open any attachments or click on links. Report the email as spam and delete it. You can also report it on our portal.

Contact your bank or financial institution immediately to report the fraud and follow their instructions for recovering your funds.

Do not share any personal or financial information. Hang up and report the call to your bank and on our portal.

Use secure websites (look for HTTPS), avoid public Wi-Fi for financial transactions, and regularly update your security software.

Financial fraud can lead to severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature and severity of the offense.

Report the scam to your financial institution, gather all related documents, and file a complaint on our portal.

Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, regularly monitor your account statements, and avoid sharing your banking details online.

Contact your bank immediately to report the unauthorized transaction, block your card, and request a new one. You can also report the incident on our portal.

You can report financial fraud by visiting our portal and filling out the online complaint form. Provide detailed information about the incident.

Include your contact details, a description of the fraud, any evidence (bank statements, emails), and the date and time of the incident.

AEPS is a payment system that allows banking transactions using Aadhaar authentication.

Cyber crimes in AEPS include unauthorized transactions, identity theft, and fraud using Aadhaar details.

Visit our portal and fill out the online complaint form with detailed information about the incident.

Include your contact details, a description of the incident, any evidence (like transaction details or messages), and the date and time of the incident.

Contact your bank immediately to report the unauthorized transaction, block your account if necessary, and report the incident on our portal.

Keep your Aadhaar number confidential, use secure devices for transactions, and regularly monitor your account statements.

Report the misuse to the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), your bank, and file a complaint on our portal.

Use secure devices, avoid public Wi-Fi for transactions, and regularly update your security settings.

Do not respond to the message, report it to your bank, and file a complaint on our portal.

Contact your bank immediately to report the fraud and follow their instructions for recovering your funds.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of cyber crime where attackers gain access to a business email account and use it to conduct fraudulent activities, such as unauthorized transfers of funds.

Signs of a compromised email include unexpected password changes, unfamiliar sent emails, missing emails, or receiving notifications of login attempts from unknown locations.

Immediately change your email password, enable two-factor authentication, and notify your IT department or email service provider. Report the incident to the cyber crime portal as soon as possible.

Provide details such as the compromised email address, the nature of the suspicious activity, any financial losses, and any relevant email headers or logs.

Implement strong password policies, use multi-factor authentication, regularly update software, and educate employees about phishing and other cyber threats.

The cyber crime unit will investigate the incident, gather evidence, and may collaborate with other agencies to track down the perpetrators and recover lost assets.

Yes, you will receive a reference number upon submitting your report, which you can use to track the status of your case through the portal.

Debit/credit card fraud occurs when someone uses your card information without your permission to make unauthorized transactions.

SIM swap fraud happens when a scammer transfers your phone number to a new SIM card, gaining access to your calls, messages, and potentially your bank accounts.

Signs include unfamiliar transactions on your bank statement, receiving alerts for purchases you didn’t make, or your card being declined unexpectedly.

Indicators include losing service on your phone unexpectedly, receiving notifications of SIM card changes, or being unable to access your accounts due to changed passwords.

Immediately contact your bank to report the fraud, block your card, and request a new one. Report the incident to the cyber crime portal.

Contact your mobile service provider to regain control of your phone number, change your account passwords, and report the incident to the cyber crime portal.

Provide your phone number, details of any suspicious activity, and any communication with your mobile service provider.

Use secure websites for online shopping, monitor your bank statements regularly, and enable transaction alerts.

The cyber crime unit will investigate the incident, gather evidence, and may collaborate with other agencies to track down the perpetrators.

Yes, you will receive a reference number upon submitting your report, which you can use to track the status of your case through the portal.

Demat/Depository fraud involves unauthorized transactions or activities in your demat account, such as unauthorized selling or transferring of shares.

You will need your demat account details, transaction records, and any communication related to the suspicious activity.

You can report the fraud through our citizen portal by filling out the online complaint form and providing all necessary details.

Your complaint will be reviewed by our cyber crime team. They will investigate the issue and keep you informed about the progress.

It is best to report the fraud as soon as you notice it. Prompt reporting can help in quicker resolution and recovery.

Regularly monitor your account statements, use strong passwords, and avoid sharing your account details with anyone.

You can contact our customer support team through the portal or call our helpline for further assistance.

Yes, all your personal information will be kept confidential and used only for the purpose of investigating your complaint.

E-Wallet fraud involves unauthorized transactions or activities in your digital wallet, such as unauthorized withdrawals, transfers, or purchases.

You might notice unauthorized transactions, missing funds, or alerts for transactions you did not make. Regularly check your transaction history.

You will need your e-wallet account details, transaction records, and any communication related to the suspicious activity.

You can report the fraud through our citizen portal by filling out the online complaint form and providing all necessary details.

Your complaint will be reviewed by our cyber crime team. They will investigate the issue and keep you informed about the progress.

It is best to report the fraud as soon as you notice it. Prompt reporting can help in quicker resolution and recovery.

Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid sharing your account details with anyone. Regularly monitor your transaction history.

You can contact our customer support team through the portal or call our helpline for further assistance.

Do not click on any links or provide any personal information. Report the suspicious email or message to your e-wallet provider and our cyber crime team.

The possibility of recovering your money depends on the investigation. Our team will work with your e-wallet provider to try and recover the funds.

Vishing, or voice phishing, is a type of fraud where scammers use phone calls to trick you into giving out personal information, such as bank details or passwords.

Be cautious if the caller asks for personal information, pressures you to act quickly, or claims to be from a trusted organization but uses unusual methods of communication.

You will need the phone number of the caller, the time and date of the call, and any details about what the caller said or requested.

You can report the call through our citizen portal by filling out the online complaint form and providing all necessary details.

It is best to report the call as soon as possible. Prompt reporting can help in quicker investigation and action.

Do not share personal information over the phone, especially if you did not initiate the call. Verify the caller’s identity by contacting the organization directly using official contact details.

Immediately contact your bank or the relevant organization to secure your accounts. Report the incident to our cyber crime team for further assistance.

Yes, you can block the number on your phone. Additionally, report the number to your service provider and our cyber crime team.

Internet banking fraud involves unauthorized transactions or activities in your online bank account, such as unauthorized withdrawals, transfers, or changes to account settings.

You might notice unauthorized transactions, missing funds, or alerts for activities you did not perform. Regularly check your account statements and transaction history.

You will need your bank account details, transaction records, and any communication related to the suspicious activity.

You can report the fraud through our citizen portal by filling out the online complaint form and providing all necessary details.

Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid sharing your account details with anyone. Regularly monitor your account statements and transaction history.

Immediately contact your bank to secure your accounts. Report the incident to our cyber crime team for further assistance.

The possibility of recovering your money depends on the investigation. Our team will work with your bank to try and recover the funds.

Do not click on any links or provide any personal information. Report the suspicious email or message to your bank and our cyber crime team.

UPI fraud involves unauthorized transactions or activities in your UPI account, such as unauthorized money transfers or requests for payment.

You might notice unauthorized transactions, missing funds, or alerts for transactions you did not make. Regularly check your transaction history.

You will need your UPI ID, transaction records, and any communication related to the suspicious activity.

You can report the fraud through our citizen portal by filling out the online complaint form and providing all necessary details.

Use strong UPI PINs, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid sharing your UPI details with anyone. Regularly monitor your transaction history.

Immediately contact your bank to secure your accounts. Report the incident to our cyber crime team for further assistance.

The possibility of recovering your money depends on the investigation. Our team will work with your bank to try and recover the funds.

Do not approve the request. Report the suspicious request to your bank and our cyber crime team.

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