Online scam complaint: The Internet has made shopping and transactions easier, but along with this, online scam cases are also increasing rapidly. Often, people do not understand where or how to complain. If you are also trapped in a cyber fraud, there is no need to panic Government of India and concerned institutions have fixed many platforms and procedures for this. Let’s know where and how to complain.
Complain online on the National Cybercrime Portal.
The Government of India has launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in). Here you can file complaints of online cheating, hacking, data theft, fake websites, email fraud and any kind of cybercrime. This portal remains 24 × 7 active and immediately delivers your complaint to the concerned cybercrime cell.
“Online fraud cases are being taken seriously, and this portal is proving very useful to give people a safe digital environment.” – official statement.
Complaints can also be lodged at a police station.
If the scam case is serious and you have suffered financial loss, then a complaint can be lodged by going to the nearest police station. Special police units have now been created in many states for cybercrime cases. While filing the complaint, it is necessary to give all the necessary evidence, such as transactioreceiptsps, screenshots emails to the police so that the investigation can be easier.
Raise the case in the consumer forum.
If fraud is associated with a product or service, then you can also file a complaint in the Consumer Forum. Consumer Helpline Number – 1915 is available for this in India. Apart from this, you can also enter your problem by visiting the website www.consumerhelpline.gov.in. From here, consumers get quick solutions and proper help.
Give information immediately to the ban.k
If money has been withdrawn from your bank account in an online scam or your credit/debit card has been misused, inform your bank branch immediately. The bank will check your transaction and take necessary steps. Many times, the amount can also be returned by giving timely information.
Note
It is very important to be vigilant to avoid online scams. But even if there is fraud, do not panic. Cybercrime portal, police, consumer forces and banks can get justice and help through all these mediums.
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