A citizen awareness initiative • Information only - official reporting links are provided below.

A practical guide for digital India

Be alert.
Stay ahead.

From a suspicious payment request to a fake job offer, the right next step can protect your money, identity and peace of mind.

Lost money to a cyber fraud? Call 1930 immediately and report at cybercrime.gov.in.

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If money has been lost or transferred

Speed matters. Act now.

Call the national cyber financial fraud helpline, then file a report on the official portal. Keep transaction details and screenshots ready.

Start where you are

What do you need today?

No jargon. Just the next useful step.

Know what you are facing

Common threats, plainly explained.

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Phishing & fake links

Messages that imitate trusted brands to steal login or payment information.

Spot the signs →
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UPI & payment fraud

Collect requests, QR codes, screen sharing and urgency used to take money.

Protect payments →
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Social media scams

Fake profiles, investment tips, job offers and impersonation.

Stay in control →
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Malicious apps

Unsafe apps and remote-access tools that expose device data.

Use apps safely →

Safety belongs to everyone

Guidance for every household.

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Make it a family habit

One small check
can stop a big loss.

Talk about scams before they happen. Agree on a simple rule: nobody shares an OTP, UPI PIN, password or screen with anyone - even someone claiming to be from a bank, police station or government office.

Take the safety pledge →