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If you suspect fraud, fake calls, suspicious UPI requests, unknown SIM cards, or malicious payment links, use these official tools and verification steps to protect yourself quickly.
Call 1930 immediately and report the incident on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal .
The first 1–2 hours are often called the “Golden Hour” — acting quickly can help freeze the money before it is moved further.
Many frauds begin with fake calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages, or SIM cards issued in your name without your knowledge.
Purpose: Check how many mobile numbers are active in your name.
Use it when: You suspect someone has taken a SIM using your Aadhaar/ID.
Purpose: Report suspicious calls, SMS, or WhatsApp scam attempts.
Use it when: You receive fake “electricity bill”, “parcel”, “KYC”, or “bank account blocked” messages.
Purpose: Block a lost or stolen mobile phone.
Use it when: Your phone is missing and you want to stop misuse of the device.
Before investing or after facing unauthorized transactions, these official financial grievance and verification systems are essential.
Purpose: Check whether a company is legally allowed to accept deposits or operate investment schemes.
Use it when: Someone promises high returns, chit funds, or “guaranteed” money doubling schemes.
Purpose: Escalate unresolved complaints against banks and regulated institutions.
Use it when: Your bank fails to resolve your fraud complaint within 30 days.
If you report an unauthorized electronic transaction within 3 days, your liability may be Zero, subject to RBI rules.
Use these tools if you are targeted by fake stock tips, Telegram “investment advisors”, or suspicious trading schemes.
Purpose: Lodge complaints against listed companies or registered intermediaries.
Use it when: A broker, platform, or financial intermediary misleads or mistreats you.
Purpose: Verify whether an “advisor” or “market expert” is actually SEBI registered.
Use it when: Someone on Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram, or YouTube asks you to invest or transfer money.
Your phone and laptop are often the gateway to your bank account, OTPs, UPI apps, and financial data.
Purpose: Detect and clean malware or botnet infections.
Use it when: Your device behaves strangely, opens unknown popups, or installs suspicious apps/files.
Purpose: Mobile device security for Android users.
Use it when: You want additional checks for hidden apps, misuse of permissions, and risky device behavior.
Call 1930 immediately and report it on the Cyber Crime Portal.
Report the number or message through Chakshu.
Use TAFCOP to check active connections in your name.
Verify the entity first using the Sachet Portal.
Clean the device using trusted tools from Cyber Swachhta Kendra.
Follow these practical checks before paying anyone online.
If someone says:
It is most likely a scam.
No genuine bank, UPI provider, regulator, or investment platform will ask you to share your OTP, UPI PIN, card PIN, CVV, or screen-sharing access. If anyone asks for these, stop immediately and verify independently.
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