How To Complain Online About Cybercrimes ?

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Adv Tanvi Malik

Updated: 06-03-2024

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In the present times of digitisation computers, internet, data, coding have an inseparable part of our lives. However, this increasing use of internet technology has rendered people vulnerable to cyber attacks from any part of the world. As a result, the legislature has also introduced new provisions against such acts, according to which the victim could also file a cyber crime online as explained here under-

What is a Cybercrime ?

Cybercrime could be referred to any such act which is criminal or unlawful in nature with the use of a networked device or a computer, either directly or indirectly, so as to commit additional crimes. Some of the common examples of cybercrimes include phishing, hacking, cyber crime blackmail, virus attacks, credit card fraud, cyber terrorism, etc. As per the Information Technology, one could file a cybercrime complain at any cyber cell in India.

How Can One Register a Cyber Crime Complaint in India ?

The victim of the cybercrime would first have to file a complaint with the cyber crime unit near him with the help of a lawyer from the Sharks of Law.
One would have to file a cybercrime complaint online at the https://cybercrime.gov.in/ or via offline mode. One may also have his complaint registered at the cybercrime complaint line at 155260 by the Home Ministry.
The application letter has to be sent to the Head of the respective Cybercrime Cell including the information such as the name, address email I.D., and phone number.
Based on the nature of the crime committed, certain documents are required to be submitted, which shall prove to be important evidence for supporting the case.
In case, there is no cyber cell in your city, you could have your complaint registered at the local police station.

How Could One File an Online Complaint ?

In case you have decided to report an online complaint for cybercrime, following steps are required to be taken-

The victim would have to visit the site https://cybercrime.gov.in and select the ‘File a complaint’ option.
After having accepted the terms and conditions on the screen, select the ‘Report other cybercrime’ option.
After selecting the ‘citizen login’ option on the following page, enter the necessary information as required.
After completing the required steps such as entering OTP, filling up the captcha, and select the ‘submit’ option.
Next step would be to fill the form on the next page, which is divided into four sections; it is advised to go through the information before submitting it.
On the next page you shall be required to fill the details regarding the incident. It is advised to mention the details about the crime, and selecting the ‘Save and Next.’
On the next page you could provide the information regarding the wrongdoer or suspect, if you have any.
After completing the necessary information, you would have to select the ‘submit’ option.

Documents Necessary For Registering a Cyber Complaint:

To complaint about Email Abuse

A written complaint explaining the entire incident.
A copy of the alleged mail as sent by the criminal,
The heading of the email in question,
Hard and soft copies of the Email trail mail.

Complaints about the Fake calls, Internet banking, lottery scams or fraudulent financial transactions online

Last six month copies of the Bank statement
Allegations about the fraudulent transactions must be emphasised
Evidences in the form of spam SMS or the email about the same.
A copy of the address and identification proof according to the bank records

In case of data theft

A copy of the material which has been stolen, including the copyright certificate
Details about the employee(s) who could have stolen the data
The respective appointment letter as well as NDA signed with the said employee

Conclusion

In the present era of digitalisation, it is important to be careful when dealing with any situation. In case you have become a victim of the online fraud or any other kind of cybercrime, then it is advised to register a cyber complaint immediately so as to stop the wrongdoer from harming any other innocent person in the future.

The cyber crime department is a well developed government subsidiary and is efficient in tracking down these trouble makers. The laws about the cyber Crime are not simple and straight, so it is advised to seek the assistance of an experienced lawyer from the Sharks of Law when dealing with such situation in the future. The lawyers at Sharks of Law are experienced in successfully dealing with issues related to cyber crimes and could offer you necessary counsel as required.