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The first steps to take in the first hours after losing money online.

Act quickly

Call the cyber crime helpline 1930 as soon as possible and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in. Speed matters when trying to stop a transfer.

Then secure everything

Inform your bank, block cards or UPI IDs involved, keep all evidence, and change passwords from a safe device.

Keep the evidence

Save screenshots, transaction IDs, phone numbers, UPI IDs, links and chats. Do not delete anything, even if it feels embarrassing. This is what investigators need.

Beware of recovery scams

Be wary of anyone who offers to 'recover' your money for a fee, or who contacts you after you posted about the fraud. Use only the official channels. It is not your fault: these scams are designed to fool careful people too.

Sources & verification

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Author
Akshay Kumar Sharma
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Educational article (not a news report)

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This article gives general safety guidance. Please confirm current rules and procedures on the official sites above before acting. Found a mistake or an outdated point? Please tell us through the contact page.

Educational content only. To report cyber fraud in India, use cybercrime.gov.in (opens in a new tab) or call 1930.

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