What follows is a fictional, illustrative scenario intended only to demonstrate how the general rules above apply to a typical set of facts. It does not describe a real person, client, or case.
The illustrative scenario
Someone in Faridabad is trying to understand where to report cyber fraud. The national reporting channels for cyber fraud and when a complaint converts automatically into an FIR.
The question
A reader in this situation might ask:
What number do I call to report cyber fraud in India?
How the general rule applies
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.
Typically, the MHA's grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and money-restoration mechanism (MRM) portals went live in June 2026 as part of the response to the digital arrest scam litigation.
The national cyber crime helpline is 1930. You can also file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
What often gets missed in situations like this
- Reporting only on social media or to the bank's helpline without also filing on cybercrime.gov.in — the national portal is what triggers formal tracking and, for larger amounts, e-Zero FIR.
- Not noting whether your state has adopted e-Zero FIR — availability has expanded but was not universal as of mid-2026.
Where this scenario is set (Faridabad)
- The High Court with jurisdiction is the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
- Matters at the district level are generally handled at the Faridabad District & Sessions Court.
- The relevant police authority is the Faridabad Police.
As noted above, this scenario is a constructed illustration used to explain the general rule — it does not describe a real client, case, or outcome.
For the general rules, see Where to Report Cyber Fraud: Portals, Helplines, and e-Zero FIR, 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.
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This is general, educational information and not legal advice. Specific facts can change the analysis, so a qualified advocate should review your situation before you act.
This page provides general information about the law in India and is not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, please consult a qualified advocate.