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Plain-language guides to the scams going around India right now, written for you, your kids and your parents.

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national cyber-fraud helpline. Call in the first hour for the best chance of recovery

Figures till 30 June 2026. Source: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, via Press Information Bureau. CyberHasp is not affiliated with I4C.

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"Digital arrest": the fake-police video call

A caller says your parcel had drugs, puts a "CBI officer" on video and says you're under arrest until you pay. No Indian police force arrests anyone over a video call.

  • Hang up. Real officers don't ask for money on a call.
  • Don't share your screen or install any app they suggest.
  • Call 1930 if you've already paid.
Guides

Guides for everyone at home

Paying with a phone and bank card
Guide

5 signs a UPI request is a trap

If you're asked for your PIN, you're paying, not receiving.

Two children looking at a smartphone
For parents

Your child's first phone: a setup checklist

Ten minutes of setup that saves months of worry.

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For elders

Keeping parents safe from fake KYC calls

What to tell them, in their words.

Phone left on a café table
Guide

Lost your phone? Do this first.

The first 15 minutes, step by step, including CEIR blocking.

Hooded hacker in front of screens of code
Scam alert

Loan apps that blackmail with your photos

How to check a lender on RBI's list before you install.

Young person using a phone at night
For parents

Strangers in game chats

The "free skins" trick and how to talk to your child about it.

Been scammed?

Act fast. The first hour matters.

Money sent to a scammer can sometimes be frozen if you report it quickly.

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Call 1930

National cybercrime helpline, for money lost to fraud.

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Report online

File a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

cybercrime.gov.in

Report the number

Report fraud calls or block a stolen phone on Sanchar Saathi.

sancharsaathi.gov.in

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