Introduction
The Ministry of Home Affairs allows Indian citizens to file cybercrime complaints online through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. You can report online fraud, financial scams, identity theft, cyberbullying, social media harassment, and other digital crimes.
Complaints registered on the portal are forwarded to the concerned state cyber police for further action.
Types of Cybercrimes You Can Report
- Online financial fraud (UPI, credit card, banking fraud)
- Online shopping fraud
- Social media harassment or impersonation
- Cyberbullying or stalking
- WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook hacking
- Job scam or lottery scam
- Sextortion or blackmail
- Online child abuse content
Documents & Evidence Needed
- Screenshots of chats, posts, or fraud messages
- Bank statements or transaction ID (if financial fraud)
- Links/URLs of abusive or fraudulent content
- Email screenshots or phone numbers involved
- Any digital proof related to the incident
How to File Cybercrime Complaint Online
Step 1 — Visit the National Cybercrime Portal
Go to: https://cybercrime.gov.in (official government website).
Step 2 — Choose ‘File a Complaint’
Select between ‘Report Women/Child Related Crime’ or ‘Report Other Cybercrimes’.
Step 3 — Verify Mobile Number With OTP
Enter your mobile number and verify identity using OTP.
Step 4 — Fill Incident Details
Enter date, time, platform, account details, and a clear description of what happened.
Step 5 — Upload Evidence
Upload screenshots, links, bank proofs, or any available documents.
Step 6 — Submit & Save Acknowledgment Number
This number is required to track your complaint.
Special Portal for Women & Children
For crimes involving women or children (harassment, blackmail, exploitation), a separate category is available on the portal. These complaints receive priority handling.
How to Track Your Complaint
Use your acknowledgment number on the same cybercrime portal under “Check Status”.
- Pending
- Under Verification
- Transferred to Local Police
- Action Taken
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is filing a cybercrime complaint online free?
- Yes, filing complaints on the national cybercrime portal is completely free.
- Can I file a cybercrime complaint anonymously?
- You can report anonymously for women/child crimes, but detailed complaints require identity verification.
- Is OTP verification mandatory?
- Yes, OTP is required to confirm identity and avoid false complaints.