What is Cyber Fraud?
Cyber fraud encompasses all types of fraudulent activity carried out using the internet, digital devices, or electronic communication. It is one of the fastest-growing categories of crime in India, with Delhi/NCR being among the most affected regions.
If you have been a victim of any form of online fraud or digital crime, you have full legal rights to seek justice. Our free legal advisory helps you understand your rights and take swift action.
📞 Immediate Action: Call Cyber Crime Helpline 1930
If you have been defrauded online in the last 24–48 hours, call 1930 immediately. Early reporting significantly increases the chances of fund recovery. Also visit cybercrime.gov.in to file an online complaint.
Types of Cyber Fraud We Handle
- UPI / Banking Fraud: Unauthorized transactions, OTP fraud, fake UPI requests, phishing calls posing as bank officials.
- Online Job Scams: Fake job portals, work-from-home scams, advance fee fraud by fake employers.
- Sextortion / Blackmail: Intimate images/videos used to extort money or favors online.
- Phishing & Identity Theft: Fake emails, fake websites, and SIM card cloning to steal personal information.
- Investment Fraud: Fake stock tips, crypto scams, Ponzi schemes, and fake apps promising high returns.
- Social Media Impersonation: Fake profiles created to defame, extort, or commit fraud in your name.
- Online Shopping Fraud: Fake e-commerce websites, non-delivery of goods, counterfeit products.
- Matrimonial Fraud: Fake profiles on matrimonial sites for financial exploitation or marriage fraud.
- Ransomware / Hacking: Unauthorized access to devices, systems, or accounts.
Applicable Laws in India
Cyber fraud is punishable under multiple laws in India:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 — Sections 43, 65, 66, 66C, 66D, 67, 72 cover hacking, identity theft, cheating by impersonation, obscene content, and privacy violations.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) — Sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 468 (forgery), 471 (using forged documents).
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 — Updated provisions for digital fraud and cybercrime.
- PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) — For tracing and recovering fraudulently transferred funds.
⚠ Do NOT Do These After Being Defrauded
Do not delete any messages, emails, screenshots or transaction records. Do not contact the fraudster again. Do not transfer more money hoping to recover the lost amount. Preserve all evidence immediately.
Steps to Take If You Are a Victim
- Step 1: Screenshot and save ALL evidence — messages, emails, transaction IDs, phone numbers, profile links.
- Step 2: Call Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in within 24 hours for best chance of recovery.
- Step 3: File an FIR at your nearest police station or Cyber Crime Police Station in Delhi.
- Step 4: Contact your bank immediately if money was transferred — request a chargeback or freeze.
- Step 5: Call us for free legal advice on further action, including approaching the court if needed.
How We Help You
Adv. Rajat Kadyan and our team provide:
- Free initial consultation to assess your case.
- Help in drafting and filing complaints with cyber crime police.
- Guidance on approaching Delhi Courts for urgent orders.
- Support in communicating with banks for transaction reversal.
- Legal representation if the case goes to court (fee-based for court proceedings).
- Assistance in filing complaints with TRAI, RBI, or SEBI where applicable.
🏛 Cyber Crime Police Stations in Delhi
Delhi Police has dedicated Cyber Crime Units in all districts. The Central Cyber Crime Unit is located at Delhi Police Headquarters, ITO. You can also file online at cybercrime.gov.in.