Know How to Report Cyber Financial Fraud in India Online – Complete Guide

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Written By Chirag Arora  
Anuraag Singh
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Published On May 20th, 2021
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To help victims of online cyber frauds, The Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India have created a helpline number. Citizens can register their complaint about Online Cyber fraud by calling this number that will be 24X7 active for Delhi & Rajasthan regions.

Helpline Number – 155260
(Delhi & Rajasthan) 24*7
For (Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh)
(10:00 AM To 6:00 PM)

Daily we can see many people cry foul for being cheated by online fraudsters. In a very short span of time, they may lose their entire life savings to a stranger. Only after losing their money, people will be aware of the cheating that had to happen to them. After realizing their mistake, in the run to get the money back, they often wonder about how to report cybercrime & what to do if we lost money to online fraudsters?

How to Report Online Money Fraud?

If you are a victim who lost your savings to a cyber-criminal, then it’s now easy to report and get your money back. Call 155260 immediately after you realize you are cheated and your money is taken without your permission. No matter if your money is transmitted from your bank account or any digital portal, you can report the crime or incident to the number given. On reporting, officers will alert the transmitting channels and can prevent the money from reaching the hacker or the criminal.

The team is assured to investigate the matter within a maximum of 10 minutes of time. Using the centralized system the officers will alert the banking system and will put the transaction on hold. It is reported that by the launch of this number many innocent victims are able to get their money back either partially or fully.

The chances of retrieval of the duped money are clearly based on how fast the crime is reported to the authority using the given number – 155260. The procedure of how these helpline number works are simple:

When the victim calls the number and reports the money fraud that happened to them, police will collect the basic details such as bank account or e-Wallet details from which the money is taken. If the details of to which account the money is transferred are also available, it will be easier for the officers to track down the transaction and stop the fund transfer. Again, the chances of getting the money back are clearly depended on how fast the crime is reported.

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By Chirag Arora

Chirag Arora is a seasoned professional who wears multiple hats in the digital realm. As a Digital Marketing Manager, he orchestrates successful online campaigns, optimizing brand visibility and engagement. Additionally, Chirag brings meticulous attention to detail to his role as a Content Proofreader, ensuring that every piece of content shines with accuracy and clarity.