Where to Report Cyber Fraud: Portals, Helplines, and e-Zero FIR: Frequently Asked Questions in Bengaluru

Where the property or matter is in Bengaluru, here is a general overview of common questions on where to report cyber fraud for someone in Bengaluru.

Before the frequently asked questions

The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) and the helpline 1930 remain the current national channels for reporting cyber fraud.

An e-Zero FIR mechanism automatically converts certain NCRP/1930 complaints above ₹10 lakh into a registered FIR; piloted in Delhi from May 2025, it was running in 19 states by August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What number do I call to report cyber fraud in India?

The national cyber crime helpline is 1930. You can also file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.

Does my complaint automatically become an FIR?

If your complaint is for an amount above ₹10 lakh and your state has adopted the e-Zero FIR mechanism (running in 19 states as of August 2026), it can convert automatically into a registered FIR.

Relevant forums in Bengaluru

• The High Court with jurisdiction is the Karnataka High Court.
• Matters at the district level are generally handled at the Bengaluru City Civil & Sessions Court, or the Court of Small Causes for rent matters.
• The relevant police authority is the Bengaluru City Police.
• Cyber complaints in the area are generally routed through a Cyber Crime Police Station under the Karnataka Cyber Command (formerly a CEN station).

For a fuller explanation, see Digital Arrest Scams: How They Work and What the Supreme Court Has Directed, Bank Account Freezes in Cyber Fraud Cases: An Unsettled Area, and Reporting Cyber Fraud: Timelines and Your Liability.

Where this applies to a live matter, it is usually worth discussing it in a consultation before acting.

The content above explains how the law generally works; it is not legal advice and should not be treated as a substitute for advice on your particular facts.