How to report a fraud phone number in India
Four official channels, what each one does, and the evidence to gather before you file.
Before you start — gather these
- The exact phone number (with country code, e.g. +91…)
- Date and time of every call or message
- Screenshots of any WhatsApp / SMS conversation
- Bank transaction IDs and the amount, if money was debited
- Your own bank account number and the affected mobile number
1. Call 1930 — only if money was lost
The National Cybercrime Helpline (1930) can put a hold on fraudulent transactions if you call within the first hour. Tell them: the scammer's number, the amount, the transaction ID, and your bank's name.
2. File on Sancharsaathi (Chakshu)
The Department of Telecommunications' Chakshu portal is the right place for any suspected fraud call or message — even if no money was lost.
- Go to sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/
- Pick the category that matches (KYC, banking, sextortion, etc.).
- Add the suspect number, time of contact, and upload the screenshot.
- Submit. You'll receive a reference ID — keep it.
3. File on cybercrime.gov.in
For financial fraud, identity theft, and any incident where digital assets were compromised, file a formal complaint at cybercrime.gov.in. You'll get an acknowledgement that you can take to your bank branch.
4. Forward spam SMS to 1909
Unwanted commercial or scam SMS can be forwarded to 1909. TRAI uses these reports to penalize the sender's telecom operator.
5. Also report on PhoneLookup
Official channels are slow by design — they verify before acting. Reporting the number on PhoneLookup immediately warns the next person who searches it.
What happens next?
Chakshu and 1930 complaints typically lead to the number being disconnected within 7–15 days if verified. cybercrime.gov.in cases are routed to the relevant state police cyber cell — they may contact you for additional information.
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