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Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

Latest Updates
[ALERT] Multiple fake Loan Apps (OakLoan, DiyaCredit) hosted from hostile foreign entities detected. | [ADVISORY] Use StopNCII.org to protect your private images from being morphed or leaked. | [NEWS] High-level National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women & Children concluded at Bharat Mandapam.
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Defending the Nation's Digital Frontiers.

I4C coordinates a comprehensive response to cybercrime across India, fostering collaboration between Law Enforcement Agencies, Industry, and Citizens.

Core Pillars of I4C

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National Cyber Threat Analytics Unit

Early warning system detecting advanced persistent threats and multi-jurisdictional cyber syndicates.

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National Cyber Reporting Portal

A centralized hub for citizens to safely and securely report cyber fraud and digital harassment.

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Joint Cyber Investigation Task Force

Coordinating with state police to dismantle large-scale financial scam networks across India.

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Ecosystem Management

Collaborating with academia, RBI, and telecom operators to build secure digital infrastructures.

How to Respond to Cyber Fraud

1

Detect & Document

Take screenshots of the chat, transaction IDs, and phone numbers. Do not engage further with the scammer.

2

Dial 1930 Immediately

Call the national helpline. Provide your banking details immediately. The "Golden Hour" is crucial to freeze stolen funds.

3

Register Official FIR

Within 24 hours of calling, formally log your case on the cybercrime.gov.in portal to assist police investigations.

Live Cybercrime Dashboard

Complaints Today

42,850

Funds Saved (₹)

₹15.4 Cr

Fraud Apps Blocked

4,520
Indian Banks Report Huge Spike in Frauds
Year
Amount (INR billion)
Number of Frauds
2013-14
101.7
4,306
2014-15
194.6
4,639
2015-16
187.0
4,639
2016-17
239.3
5,076
2017-18
411.7
5,917
2018-19
715.4
6,799
2019-20
1,856.4
8,707
2020-21
1,384.2
7,363
2021-22
453.6
9,046
2022-23
261.3
13,564
2023-24
122.3
36,075
2024-25
360.0
23,953
2025-26 ●
420.5
27,200
Source: Reserve Bank of India Annual Report / I4C Live Tracking
Note: Bank reported frauds above Rs 100,000

Recent Threat Advisories

Featured Awareness Videos

Awareness Campaign

Is Your Mobile Number Safe? Beware of SIM Swap Frauds

Scammers use fake KYC calls and duplicate SIMs to hijack your digital identity and bank accounts. Watch this 'Cyber Alert' special to learn how to protect your phone and understand the new DoT safety measures.

Awareness Campaign

Decoding the Money Mule Network in Cyber Frauds

Tracing stolen funds is complex due to rapid layering through money mule accounts. Discover how authorities are proactively targeting 'Mule Recruiters' to disrupt fraud networks before they strike.

Security Golden Rules

The OTP Predators

An OTP is your digital signature. Never outsource consent.

Fifth Law

"Greed of Guaranteed returns pull fraudsters with unstoppable force."

Creator Challenge

Challenge

Join the #CreatorsAgainstCyberCrime movement. Create 90-sec reels to spread awareness!

Real Impact & Success Stories

13 Year Old Hero
Success Story

13-Year-Old Boy Saves ₹6 Lakh During Fake 'Digital Arrest'

A family in Bareilly was held hostage digitally for 10 hours by scammers posing as police officers demanding sensitive banking details via video call.

Demonstrating immense awareness, 13-year-old Tanmay silently alerted his parents, deleted the malicious screen-sharing apps installed by the scammers, and informed the neighbors. His timely intervention saved his family's life savings!

Jaigaon Police
Money Recovered

Hope Restored for Senior Citizen in Jaigaon

Alipurduar District Police swiftly resolved an online fraud case, successfully recovering and handing over a cheque of ₹41,000 to an elderly victim, Smt. Ipsha Mishra.

Key Takeaway: Local police cyber cells are highly active. Report immediately.
Vizag Recovery
Money Recovered

₹61.4 Lakhs Retrieved in Major Vizag Fraud

Visakhapatnam City Police achieved a historic milestone by recovering a massive ₹61.47 Lakhs for a single victim, proving that high-value cyber frauds can be cracked.

Key Takeaway: Never lose hope. Dial 1930 within the 'Golden Hour'.
Refund Mela
Money Recovered

Mega 'Refund Mela': ₹22.4 Crore Returned

In an unprecedented drive, Vizag Police arrested 558 cybercriminals and organized a 'Refund Mela', returning a staggering ₹22.47 Crore to 1,240 cyber fraud victims.

Key Takeaway: Justice prevails when citizens speak up at cybercrime.gov.in.

Capacity Building & Strategic Coordination

I4C regularly organizes high-level dialogues, master trainer inductions, and strategic seminars with DGP/IGP level officers across states at prestigious venues to tackle emerging threats like AI-enabled crimes and financial syndicates.

Official Threat Advisories (Red Alerts)

Citizens are strictly advised to stay vigilant against the following high-frequency cyber threats, fake apps, and infrastructure scams identified by I4C.

StopNCII: Protect Your Privacy

Combatting Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII)

I4C strongly advocates the use of StopNCII.org. It is a free tool designed to support victims of image-based abuse. It creates a digital fingerprint (Hash) of your private images directly on your device. Your images never leave your phone, only the hash is shared with tech platforms to block uploads.

The Blackmail Trap

Blackmail

The Power Move: Blackmail breathes on your fear. It suffocates the moment you involve the law. Document, Block, and Report.

Morphed Image Threat

Morphed

The Power Move: The shame belongs to the criminal. The action belongs to YOU. Don't hide - hit back with the law.

The DM Harasser

DM

The Power Move: Boundaries are not 'mean'. They are mandatory. Empowerment starts with a Block button.

Test Your Survival Instincts (Quizzes)

The Immutable Laws of Cyber Security

I4C Live Masterclasses (Police Perspectives)

Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting System

Step 1: The "Golden Hour" Helpline (Dial 1930)

If you fall victim to financial fraud, immediately call 1930. This operates 24/7. Provide your bank details, the fraudster's account details, and the transaction ID. Timely reporting triggers the CFCFRMS system to freeze the stolen funds across banking networks before the fraudster cashes out.

Step 2: Formalize Complaint Online

Within 24 hours, you must register a formal FIR online at cybercrime.gov.in to pursue legal recovery of the frozen funds.

Anonymous Reporting (Women/Child Cases)

Victims of NCII, sextortion, or child cyber abuse can report incidents completely anonymously on the portal. No personal identification is forced.

⚠️ Statutory Warning

Filing false, frivolous, or misleading complaints on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal is a punishable offense under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Information Technology (IT) Act.