Understanding India’s Cybercrime Portals: A Public Awareness Guide
In today’s fast-paced digital world, cybercrimes are becoming increasingly common—from financial scams and OTP frauds to cyberbullying and social media misuse. The Government of India has created several portals to help citizens report and fight these crimes.
However, multiple official websites exist under the name of “Cyber Crime Reporting”, and that creates confusion for people who simply want to report a cybercrime quickly and effectively.
That’s why we’ve created this simplified guide.
To cut through the confusion and clearly define the purpose of each portal—what it’s for, who can use it, and how it works.
Whether you’re a victim of an online scam, or just want to be prepared, this blog is here to help every citizen understand:
- Where to report a cybercrime
- Which portals are for public use
- Which ones are for police or informational purposes only
Please share this blog widely—with your family, friends, offices, RWAs, and community groups. Awareness is your first line of defense.
Main Action Portal
1. https://cybercrime.gov.in
USE THIS TO REPORT CYBERCRIMES
- Who can use? Any citizen of India
- What can you report?
- Financial fraud (UPI scams, credit card theft)
- Cyberbullying, harassment, stalking
- Social media abuse
- Crimes against women & children (top priority)
- Features:
- File Complaint (with or without login)
- Track Complaint Status
- Submit Evidence (screenshots, chats, etc.)
- Available in Hindi and English
💡 Use this for ALL online fraud, scams, or harassment. This is the ONLY platform where your complaint goes directly to local cyber police teams.
Helpful Subpages of Main Portal
2. https://cybercrime.gov.in/Webform/FAQ.aspx
FAQ Section
- Read before filing a complaint
- Explains what cases are handled, what evidence to submit, timelines
3. Hindi Interface
Hindi Reporting Page (Correct Link)
- For those who prefer to read and report in Hindi
For Law Enforcement (NOT for Public Use)
4. https://cyberpolice.nic.in
Police Backend Portal
- Restricted to Investigating Officers
- Accessing reports, digital evidence, coordination between agencies
Do not try to register or report here—it’s for cyber police teams only.
Government Info Listing Pages (Informational Only)
5. https://www.india.gov.in/content/cybercrime-reporting-portal
6. https://services.india.gov.in/…
Directory Pages
- Part of India’s e-Government directories
- Only contain summaries and a link back to the main cybercrime.gov.in site
- No reporting or tracking features
Don’t use these for filing complaints. They’re just listings.
Final Public-Friendly Summary
| Purpose | Go To | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Report online crime | cybercrime.gov.in | Report Here |
| Need help or info | FAQ Page | Read First |
| Prefer Hindi language | Hindi Page | Report in Hindi |
| You’re a Police Officer | cyberpolice.nic.in | Restricted Access |
| Just want info | india.gov.in/… or services.india.gov.in/… | Read only |