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What Is Cyber Crime and Online Scam?
Cyber crime includes all illegal activities committed using laptops, mobile phones, social media, websites or digital platforms. Online scams happen when fraudsters trick people into sharing personal details or sending money. In Delhi, cyber criminals use fake investment groups, UPI fraud, job scam, phishing links, digital arrest calls, sextortion, identity theft, loan app threats and AI-generated fake calls to trap victims. These crimes are growing rapidly as scammers use advanced technology to pretend as bank officials, police, or government officers.
Trending Cyber Crimes in Delhi
→ UPI and QR code fraud
→ KYC update scam pretending to be bank representatives
→ Digital arrest by fake police or cyber officials
→ Stock market and cryptocurrency investment group scams
→ Fake courier/customs parcel scam
→ Job scam and work-from-home fraud
→ Loan app extortion
→ Sextortion and online blackmail
→ SIM swap and OTP theft
→ Fake online shopping website
→ Phishing emails pretending to be government or banks
→ P2P crypto fraud leading to bank account freeze
How to Stay Safe from Cyber Crime – Safety Tips by Cyber Crime Advocate in Delhi
→ Never share OTP, PIN, CVV, or bank passwords.
→ Do not click links from unknown SMS, email or WhatsApp.
→ Government agencies never ask money on call or WhatsApp.
→ Do not send money to any investment group without verification.
→ Avoid installing screen-sharing apps on instructions of strangers.
→ Use strong passwords, two-factor authentication and updated devices.
→ Verify website domain before paying online.
→ Do not trust giveaways, cash rewards or discount links.
→ Report fraud within 24 hours for higher recovery chances.
→ Educate family members about common online scams.
→ Disable international transactions if not required.
→ Avoid sharing Aadhaar, PAN or bank details with unknown persons.
What Is Digital Arrest & How to Stay Safe?
Cyber criminals in Delhi often call pretending to be police, CBI, NCB or customs officers. They claim:
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Your Aadhaar is involved in a crime
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Your parcel contains illegal items
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You must stay on a video call for “investigation”
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You need to pay money to avoid legal action
How to Stay Safe
→ Delhi Police or CBI never investigates through WhatsApp or video calls.
→ No officer asks for payment to close a case.
→ Disconnect the call immediately if threatened with arrest.
→ Report the incident on the cybercrime portal.
→ Inform your bank if you shared any detail accidentally.
What to Do Immediately If You Face an Online Scam
→ Call the cyber helpline immediately for transaction freeze.
→ File complaint on the national cybercrime portal.
→ Keep screenshots of payment, chats and messages.
→ Contact your bank and request to block beneficiary account.
→ Save your complaint acknowledgment number carefully.
→ If needed, visit the nearest cyber police station in Delhi.
How to Recover Scam Money
→ Early reporting increases the chance of fund recovery.
→ Banks may reverse UPI transactions if funds are not withdrawn.
→ Cyber police can freeze the scammer’s account.
→ Keep UPI ID, UTR number, screenshots and call details ready.
→ Provide complete information to the investigating officer.
How to Get a Court Order to Recover Fraud Money
If funds are frozen but not refunded, you may require a court order. Steps include:
→ File an application with FIR copy and all evidence.
→ Submit bank statements and transaction details.
→ Court evaluates your complaint and supporting documents.
→ Court may direct the bank to refund the amount.
→ Provide the certified order to your bank for processing.
Court orders are required in high-value frauds, cross-state cases or when cyber cell recommends judicial directions.
How to Remove Lien or Unfreeze Your Bank Account
If your bank account is frozen due to a cyber investigation:
→ Submit a written application to Cyber Cell SHO / IO Delhi.
→ Attach Aadhaar, PAN, bank statement and freeze notice.
→ Explain the transaction and provide supporting documents.
→ Police verifies the information.
→ If no involvement is found, cyber cell issues an NOC.
→ Submit NOC to the bank for unfreezing the account.
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Cyber Crime Safety Tips by Advocate Deepak (Cyber Crime Lawyer)
→ Stay alert while using digital platforms and avoid unknown contacts.
→ Do not trust legal threats, warning messages, or fake authority calls.
→ Maintain digital hygiene through strong passwords and secure devices.
→ Do not panic when someone claims legal action; verify through official channels.
→ Keep bank limits low to avoid large unauthorized transactions.
→ Regularly check your bank messages and statements for unusual activity.
→ Report cyber incidents immediately to increase the chances of recovery.
Disclaimer
This content is purely for educational and informational purposes. It is not a promotion, advertisement or solicitation. The information is for public awareness only. If you are a victim of cybercrime, call 1930 or report to the national cybercrime portal immediately.