Preserve evidence: screenshots, emails, chats, transaction details, URLs, phone numbers, and timestamps
Do not delete messages, apps, or accounts involved
Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication
Inform your bank, payment app, or card issuer immediately if money is involved
File a complaint on your national cybercrime reporting portal
Visit your local police station or cybercrime cell if required
Submit a written complaint with all evidence attached
Include your name, contact details, incident date, platform, and loss details
Mention the accused account, phone number, email, website, or social media profile
Request a complaint/reference number for follow-up
Report the account or content on the platform where the crime occurred
Keep copies of all submitted documents and acknowledgments
Follow up regularly with the cybercrime authority or investigating officer
Report identity theft, fraud, harassment, hacking, or phishing as soon as possible