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General Public Advised to Report Cyber Crime Online

Rohit Kumar

Port Blair, 11 June 2021

Ministry of Home Affairs has developed a “National Cybercrime Reporting Portal viz. www.cybercrime.gov.in” for ease of filing of complaints related to cybercrimes by citizens on “anywhere, anytime” basis with special focus on cyber crimes against women and children. An AI-based chat bot is also available to help and assist citizens in filling complaints on the portal. Further, a toll free helpline 155260 has been made operational in all States/UTs to assist citizens on Cyber crimes. Moreover, a Twitter handle @cyberdost is also there to spread awareness related to safeguarding the citizens against cyber crimes. 

This is brought to the notice of the general public that in case of cyber fraud, you may register and track your complaint online on “National Cybercrime Reporting Portal” at https://www.cybercrime.gov.in. Use Toll free helpline 155260 between 9 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Saturday). Chat with “Vani Chatbot” available on the portal for guidance. People can access cybercrime awareness materials on the portal and follow Twitter handle @cyberdost to get the latest updates on awareness related to cybercrime. General public may also contact Cyber Cell, CID Unit of Andaman & Nicobar Police on 03192-230668.

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