How to Report Cyber Crime Online in India

Step-by-step guide to filing a cyber crime complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, including financial fraud, online scams, social media offences, identity theft and other cyber crimes.

Important: Financial Cyber Fraud

If money has been lost through an online financial fraud, report it immediately by calling 1930 and also submit the complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Prompt reporting can assist the authorities and financial institutions in taking timely action.

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The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) is the Government of India's online platform for reporting cyber crime incidents. The portal is operated as part of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The current portal provides facilities for reporting Women/Children Related Crime, Financial Fraud and Other Cyber Crime. It also provides complaint tracking and facilities for reporting or checking suspicious identifiers such as mobile numbers, email IDs, bank account numbers, URLs and social-media identifiers.

Official Cyber Crime Complaint Portal

You can register a cyber crime complaint through the official National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal:

Open National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

Do not use unofficial websites for reporting cyber crime. Always verify that you are using the official cybercrime.gov.in website before entering personal, financial or complaint information.

Types of Cyber Crime You Can Report

Financial Fraud

Report online banking fraud, UPI fraud, card fraud, investment scams, digital payment fraud and other financial cyber crimes.

Women & Children

The portal provides special facilities for reporting cyber crimes involving women and children, including anonymous reporting for specified categories.

Other Cyber Crime

Report identity theft, hacking, social-media offences, online cheating, impersonation, malware, data-related offences and other cyber incidents.

How to File a Cyber Crime Complaint Online

Step 1: Visit the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

Open the official website: cybercrime.gov.in

Step 2: Select the Appropriate Complaint Category

Select the category applicable to your case:

Women/Children Related Crime
Financial Fraud
Other Cyber Crime

Step 3: Choose the Appropriate Reporting Option

Depending on the category, the portal may provide options such as reporting anonymously or registering and tracking a complaint. Follow the instructions displayed on the official portal.

Step 4: Register and Verify Your Mobile Number

Where registration is required, enter the requested details and verify the mobile number using the OTP sent by the portal.

Step 5: Enter Incident Details

Provide accurate information about the incident, including the date, time, method used by the suspect, website or social-media account involved, financial transaction details and other relevant facts.

Step 6: Upload Supporting Evidence

Upload screenshots, transaction records, emails, URLs, messages, documents or other evidence requested by the portal.

Step 7: Enter Suspect Information, if Available

If you know the suspect's mobile number, email address, website, social-media account, bank details or other identifiers, provide the information requested by the portal.

Step 8: Review and Submit the Complaint

Carefully check all information before submitting the complaint. Save the acknowledgement or complaint reference number for future tracking and communication with the authorities.

How to Report Financial Cyber Fraud

Financial cyber fraud should be reported as quickly as possible. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal specifically provides a financial fraud reporting facility.

Emergency financial fraud reporting:

Call 1930 immediately if you have suffered financial cyber fraud. You should also submit the complaint online through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal as instructed by the authorities.

Examples of Financial Cyber Fraud

UPI and digital payment fraud
Internet banking fraud
Credit or debit card fraud
Investment and trading scams
Online shopping fraud
Loan and employment scams
Impersonation and customer-care scams
OTP and phishing fraud
Cryptocurrency-related scams
Other online financial frauds

Information and Documents to Keep Ready

The documents and information required can vary according to the type of cyber crime. Keep as much original evidence as possible and do not delete messages, emails, transaction records or other relevant data.

Cyber Crime	Useful Evidence / Information
Financial Fraud	Bank statement, transaction ID, UTR/reference number, screenshots, SMS alerts, UPI details, account details, beneficiary information and communication with the fraudster.
Phishing / Email Fraud	Original email, complete email header where available, sender details, screenshots and suspicious links.
Social Media Crime	Screenshots, profile URL, post URL, username, messages, date/time and other relevant account information.
Online Cheating	Website or application details, chats, emails, payment records, invoices, screenshots and details of the transaction.
Identity Theft	Details of the impersonated account, messages, suspicious profiles, URLs and documents showing the misuse of identity.
Hacking / Data Theft	System logs, screenshots, suspicious emails, affected account details, device information and other available digital evidence.
Ransomware / Malware	Ransom demand, email or message, screenshots, affected device information, suspicious files or URLs and other relevant evidence.

What to Do Immediately After Online Financial Fraud

Call 1930 without unnecessary delay.
Report the incident through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Contact your bank or payment service provider through its official channel.
Preserve transaction IDs, screenshots, SMS messages and other evidence.
Do not communicate further with the fraudster unless advised by the authorities.
Change compromised passwords and enable appropriate security measures.
Keep the complaint acknowledgement/reference number safely.

How to Track a Cyber Crime Complaint

If you registered a complaint using an option that provides tracking, use the complaint tracking facility available on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Open Cyber Crime Portal

Complaints submitted through the NCRP are handled by the concerned State or Union Territory law-enforcement authorities. Registration of an online complaint does not by itself mean that an FIR has been registered; further action depends on the facts of the complaint and the competent law-enforcement authority.

Report Suspicious Mobile Numbers, Email IDs and URLs

The NCRP also provides a facility to report suspicious identifiers, including website URLs, WhatsApp numbers or Telegram handles, phone numbers, email IDs, SMS headers or numbers and social-media URLs.

The portal also provides a suspect repository through which citizens can check certain identifiers for possible links with reported cyber criminals.

Report a Suspect Check Suspect Repository

Cyber Crime and Applicable Laws in India

Cyber offences in India may involve provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) and other applicable laws, depending on the nature and facts of the offence.

The BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code framework from 1 July 2024, subject to the commencement provisions notified by the Central Government. Cyber-related conduct may therefore involve both technology-specific legislation and general criminal-law provisions, depending on the offence.

For the current statutory text, users should refer to the official India Code database and the applicable government notifications.

View Laws on India Code

Cyber Crime Complaint: Important Precautions

Use only the official cybercrime.gov.in portal.
Never share your OTP, PIN, password or banking credentials with an unknown person.
Do not delete original emails, messages or transaction evidence.
Preserve URLs, usernames, phone numbers and transaction references.
For financial fraud, call 1930 immediately.
Do not make additional payments to a fraudster promising recovery of money.
Verify government communications through official websites.
Keep a copy of the complaint and acknowledgement for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I report cyber crime online in India?

Yes. Cyber crime incidents can be reported through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in. The portal provides separate facilities for financial fraud, women/children related crime and other cyber crime.

What is the cyber crime helpline number?

The national helpline number for reporting financial cyber fraud is 1930. Financial fraud should be reported immediately.

Can I report a cyber crime anonymously?

The portal provides an anonymous reporting facility for specified Women/Children Related Crime categories. The availability and requirements of anonymous reporting depend on the category selected on the portal.

What should I do if money is deducted from my bank account fraudulently?

Immediately call 1930, report the incident through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and contact your bank or payment service provider through its official channel.

Will filing an online cyber complaint automatically result in an FIR?

Not necessarily. Complaints reported through the NCRP are handled by the concerned State or Union Territory law-enforcement authorities. Whether an FIR is registered and what further action is taken depends on the facts, applicable law and the competent authority.

Can I report a suspicious phone number or website?

Yes. The NCRP provides a Report Suspect facility for certain suspicious identifiers such as phone numbers, email IDs, website URLs, social-media URLs and other identifiers.

Useful Official Links

Important: This page is an informational guide. Cyber crime complaints are investigated and acted upon by the competent law-enforcement authorities under applicable law. Always verify current procedures directly on the official National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Last reviewed: August 2026