How to report a fraud phone number in India (TRAI, Sancharsaathi & 1930)

Reporting a fraud number isn't only about your peace of mind — every report feeds into databases that telcos and banks use to block scammers. Here are the four channels that actually work, in order of how fast they act.

1. 1930 — National Cybercrime Helpline (fastest)

For any case where money has been lost or attempted. Call from the affected number and have the following ready: the scammer's phone number, the amount, transaction IDs, and your bank account number. The helpline can issue a hold on suspect transactions if you call within the first hour.

2. Sancharsaathi — Chakshu portal (best for SMS & WhatsApp scams)

The Department of Telecommunications' Chakshu facility on sancharsaathi.gov.in is specifically built for reporting suspected fraud communication. Upload screenshots and add the calling/sender number. Telcos action confirmed reports within days.

3. cybercrime.gov.in — the formal complaint

The official portal for financial fraud, identity theft, and online scams. Filing here creates a complaint number you can take to your bank branch. Use this in addition to (not instead of) calling 1930.

4. 1909 — TRAI spam SMS & call reporting

Forward unwanted SMS to 1909 or report unwanted commercial calls inside the DND app. This won't recover money but does shut down repeat senders.

And on PhoneLookup

Every official channel is slow by design — they verify before they act. The fastest way to protect the next person who gets called is to report the number here. Reports appear instantly and show up the next time anyone searches the number.

What to include in any report

• The exact phone number (with country code).
• Date and time of the call/message.
• What the caller asked for or pretended to be.
• Screenshots, recordings, or transaction IDs if any.

Need the helpline numbers for your bank specifically? See our bank fraud helplines page.