How do I complain about digital fraud?

The helpline and its associated platform operate on the following workflow: Victims of cyber fraud call on helpline number 155260, which is manned and operated by the state police concerned.

What is considered cyber fraud?

Internet fraud is the use of Internet services or software with Internet access to defraud victims or to otherwise take advantage of them. Internet crime schemes steal millions of dollars each year from victims and continue to plague the Internet through various methods.

What can you do if you get scammed online?

Report a scam that happened with an online seller or a payment transfer system to the company’s fraud department. If you used your credit card or bank account to pay a scammer, report it to the card issuer or bank. Also report scams to the major credit reporting agencies.

Can I report a cyber crime on the basis of Whatsapp chat?

Yes you have to file complaint into cyber cell. Let the cyber cell trace that person. Kindly take screen shot of posted disputed material on whatsapp.

How do I report a website that took my money?

To file a complaint, just go to ftc.gov/complaint, and answer the questions. Or call That’s all there is to it. If you’ve been ripped off or scammed, complain to the Federal Trade Commission. It can help put the bad guys out of business.

Where can I file a complaint against WhatsApp?

To register complaints via email, you can send a mail to [email protected]. Do note, WhatsApp directs in its FAQs that these complaint emails must carry an electronic signature.

Can police track deleted WhatsApp messages?

It’s also possible that investigators can trace deleted WhatsApp messages—unless they were encrypted. If you use your Android for file storage, those files might still be hanging around in storage, too.

Where do I file a cyber crime complaint?

Some local agencies have detectives or departments that focus specifically on cybercrime. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): IC3 will thoroughly review and evaluate your complaint and refer it to the appropriate federal, state, local or international law enforcement or regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the matter.

How do I file a complaint against identity theft?

File your complaint here. Victims of identity crime may receive additional help through the FTC hotline at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4388); identitytheft.gov provides resources for victims, businesses and law enforcement.

Where can I file a consumer complaint against a company?

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): The FTC does not resolve individual consumer complaints but does operate the Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database that is used by civil and criminal law enforcement authorities worldwide to detect patterns of wrong-doing, leading to investigations and prosecutions. File your complaint here.

Where can I find the FBI complaint database?

Makes its complaint database available to all sworn law enforcement (and FBI personnel) through the Bureau’s secure Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal. Accessing the database, users can get information on victims and financial losses within their particular area of jurisdiction to help build cases.