Overview
Digital transactions and social platforms increase convenience and risk. Basic hygiene—strong authentication, skepticism of urgent payment requests, and rapid reporting—reduces harm from fraud, impersonation, and harassment.
Who does this apply to?
This resource is for anyone in India who wants to understand their legal position before speaking with police, employers, landlords, or courts — not a substitute for case-specific advice.
Secure accounts and payments
Use unique passwords, two-factor authentication, and official apps only. Never share OTPs or grant remote access to unknown callers claiming to be bank officials.
Recognize phishing and scams
Verify URLs, sender domains, and UPI handles before paying. Government and bank agencies do not demand gift cards or crypto to "clear" cases.
Privacy and data protection
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act framework imposes duties on organizations handling personal data. Users may exercise rights to correction and grievance redressal with fiduciaries.
Social media and reputation
Report impersonation and harmful content through platform tools and cyber cells. Defamation and harassment may have criminal and civil remedies with preserved evidence.
Reporting and recovery
Report on cybercrime.gov.in immediately for financial fraud. Banks may freeze flows if alerted within golden hours.