Fraud online

Dear Sir,

Local Police Station Complaint

You can also lodge a written complaint at your nearest police station in Bengaluru.
Mention “Online gold purchase fraud through Instagram” and request registration of FIR under Sections 420 IPC and 66D IT Act.

If they say it’s “cybercrime only,” insist that they forward it to the Cyber Crime Police Station — as per Section 154(3) CrPC, they must do so.

Dear Client,
Instagram scam/fraud refers to any malicious or deceitful activity that takes place on the Instagram messaging app. The types of fraud conducted on the app can often include financial scams, phishing attempts, and other types of activity targeting users to provide their personally identifiable information (PII). Being a victim of an Instagram scam, you should report the scam online to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at https://www.cybercrime.gov.in or call the number 1930 to register the cybercrime or register a complaint/FIR at the local police station or Cyber cell. Once a cybercrime scam involving suspicious or fraudulent transactions is reported online to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal(NCCRP), on the instructions of the Cyber Crime Cell, the investigating team starts the routine process of investigation, immediately freezing the suspected accounts linked to fraudsters and the victim's Bank account, obtaining an order from the court of a Magistrate. You have to wait for the completion of the investigation of the cyber scam by the investigating agency to get your account unfrozen. The length of time it takes to investigate a cybercrime can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case, the resources available to the investigators, and the cooperation of the victim. Be prepared to provide any information or documents requested by the bank or the cyber cell related to your account transactions and gather evidence like receipts, transaction details, or communication logs that support your claim. Keep in touch with both the bank and the cyber cell to track the progress of the unfreezing process of your bank account. If you encounter difficulties or need assistance with the legal procedures, consult with a lawyer specializing in cyber and banking laws to navigate the issues effectively.