How to complain for online fraud in India

Digital revolution has been emerging with the internet going cheap and affordable in the country of India. With the advancement of technology, people are gradually adding value to their daily lives and can see a substantial increase in ease of living.

Be it researching any topic or planning for a nice weekend trip or doing easy payments, the internet has come up with the assistance you need on the go.

While the Ease of living is being common through this tech source, some may use it to go for illegal ways of earning like online frauds and calls. Online frauds, non-ethical hackers try to do it by making calls, giving fake offers and demanding sensitive information. They may claim to give you special offers, money, and other fake schemes in return for your data.

Once fallen in a trap, they grab your bank balances and get vanished.

Then, instead of being nervous and doing panic, we should use the options we have at that time. Delhi police and Home ministry has issued a helpline number (155260) you can call and seek assistance from there. You may be asked some basic details like your name, your number and the timing of the fraud etc. Give them details and they will help you to get your money back.

Remember, after fraud, the initial three to four hours are very crucial so make sure to complain about the fraud as soon as possible.

Besides calling on the helpline number given above, you can also visit cybercrime.gov.in to seek assistance. Government will co-operate with you in getting your hard earned money back.

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