Phishing & fake links
Messages that imitate trusted brands to steal login or payment information.
Spot the signs →A practical guide for digital India
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.
If money has been lost or transferred
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
No jargon. Just the next useful step.
Freeze the damage, preserve evidence and report quickly.
Get urgent help →02Learn the warning signs of frauds that affect people every day.
Explore threats →03Simple routines for accounts, devices, payments and family.
See safety checklist →04Use verified government portals, advisories and tools.
Open resources →Know what you are facing
Messages that imitate trusted brands to steal login or payment information.
Spot the signs →Collect requests, QR codes, screen sharing and urgency used to take money.
Protect payments →Fake profiles, investment tips, job offers and impersonation.
Stay in control →Unsafe apps and remote-access tools that expose device data.
Use apps safely →Safety belongs to everyone
Make it a family habit
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 →