Akhil Bhartiya Cyber Suraksha Sangathan (Regd.)
Regd. with Registrar of Society of NCT Delhi-Regd. No-287
Cyber Criminals se Suraksha, Digital India ki Raksha
अखिल भारतीय साइबर सुरक्षा संगठन (पंजी)
भारत की पहली साइबर क्राइम इन्वेस्टीगेशन एन जी ओ
ऑनलाइन रहें सतर्क, साइबर अपराध से रहें सुरक्षित
www.abcss.org Email: info@abcss.org
AMIT MALHOTRA
(Cyber Crime Investigation Specialist)
Founder Akhil Bhartiya Cyber Suraksha Sangathan
18 yrs experience in crime prevention, detection and investigation. Certified Ethical Hacker from Ec-Council. Certified Cyber Crime Investigator from Asian School of Cyber Laws. Presently working in the area of cyber crime investigation.
Phishing
Fraudulent emails, SMS or websites that trick users into revealing passwords, OTPs or banking details by impersonating trusted organisations.
Hacking
Unauthorised access to computer systems, networks or websites to steal data, disrupt services or take control of digital assets.
Cyber Stalking
Repeated harassment, monitoring or threatening of a person through social media, email or messaging apps using digital technology.
Online Financial Fraud
Fraudulent UPI transactions, fake banking portals, OTP theft and card skimming that result in unauthorised money transfers.
Ransomware
Malicious software that encrypts victim's files and demands ransom payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for the decryption key.
Data Theft
Stealing sensitive personal, financial or corporate data without authorisation for misuse, sale on dark web or blackmail.
Social Media Crime
Fake profiles, morphed images, defamation, account hacking, impersonation and online harassment carried out through social media platforms.
Bank & ATM Fraud
Skimming devices on ATMs, fake banking apps, vishing calls and fraudulent account takeovers leading to financial losses.
Job & Investment Fraud
Fake job offers, work-from-home scams, illegal investment schemes and task-based fraud that promise high returns for upfront payments.
Business Email Compromise
Hackers impersonate company executives or vendors via spoofed emails to trick employees into transferring funds or sharing confidential data.
DOS / DDOS Attack
Flooding a server or network with massive traffic to make it unavailable to legitimate users — commonly used to disrupt businesses and government services.
Virus & Malware Attack
Malicious software — viruses, worms, trojans, spyware — spread through email attachments, fake apps or infected USB drives to damage systems or steal data.
Lottery & Prize Scam
Fake lottery winning messages that demand processing fees, tax payments or personal documents before releasing non-existent prize money.
Fake Call Fraud
Impersonating bank officials, police, CBI, TRAI or government agencies over phone to extract OTPs, money or personal information from victims.
Mobile App Crime
Fake loan apps, illegal lending apps, fake delivery apps and fraudulent apps that steal data, extort money or engage in predatory practices.
Copyright & IP Violation
Illegal copying, distribution or sale of copyrighted software, music, films, books or trademarks through online platforms or torrent networks.
SQL Injection
Attackers inject malicious SQL code into website input fields to gain unauthorised access to databases and extract or destroy sensitive records.
Online Cheating & Scams
Romance scams, matrimonial fraud, online shopping fraud, fake charity appeals and advance fee scams targeting trusting victims online.
⚠️ How Cyber Criminals Target You
- Sending fake OTP requests posing as bank or government officials
- Creating duplicate websites of banks and government portals
- Installing spyware through malicious WhatsApp or SMS links
- Using social media to gather personal information before striking
- Exploiting weak or reused passwords across multiple accounts
- Sending fake job/prize/investment offers via email and SMS
- Running digital arrest scams by impersonating police or CBI
- Using screen-sharing apps to take remote access of devices
✅ How to Stay Safe Online
- Never share OTP, PIN or password with anyone — even bank staff
- Verify any payment request by calling the person directly
- Use 2-Factor Authentication on all important accounts
- Keep your device OS, apps and antivirus updated at all times
- Do not click links in unknown SMS, WhatsApp messages or emails
- Use only official app stores to download banking or government apps
- Check the URL carefully before entering any credentials online
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to Helpline 1930
Stay Calm — Do Not Panic
Do not make further payments. Do not delete any messages, emails or transaction records. Gather all evidence first.
Call 1930 Immediately (For Financial Fraud)
For online financial fraud, call the National Cyber Helpline 1930 within minutes of the fraud. Early reporting can freeze stolen funds before transfer.
File Complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
Visit cybercrime.gov.in and register your complaint online. Select the appropriate category: Financial Fraud / Cyber Stalking / Hacking / Social Media Crime etc.
Collect and Preserve All Evidence
Take screenshots of all messages, emails, transaction IDs, URLs, phone numbers and usernames involved. This evidence is critical for investigation.
Visit Nearest Cyber Crime Cell / Police Station
File a written FIR at your nearest Cyber Crime Cell or police station with all collected evidence. Demand a copy of the FIR acknowledgement.
Contact ABCSS for Expert Guidance
Call Akhil Bhartiya Cyber Suraksha Sangathan at 9311159707 for expert guidance, investigation assistance and legal support throughout the process.
IT Act Section 66: Computer related offences — if any act referred under Section 43 is done dishonestly or fraudulently — imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹5 lakh or both.
IT Act Section 66C: Identity theft by electronic means — up to 3 years imprisonment + ₹1 lakh fine. Covers fake profiles, account takeovers and credential theft.
IT Act Section 66D: Cheating by personation using computer resource — up to 3 years imprisonment + ₹1 lakh fine. Applicable to phishing, vishing and fake websites.
IT Act Section 66E: Violation of privacy — capturing, transmitting or publishing private images without consent — up to 3 years imprisonment + ₹2 lakh fine.
IT Act Section 67: Publishing obscene material in electronic form — up to 3 years imprisonment + ₹5 lakh fine (first offence); up to 5 years + ₹10 lakh for repeat offence.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023: Replaced IPC from July 2024. Cyber fraud, cheating, impersonation, stalking and threats are prosecutable under corresponding BNS provisions with enhanced penalties.
IPC Section 354D / BNS Equivalent: Cyber Stalking — monitoring a woman's internet use or contacting her repeatedly despite disinterest — up to 3 years (first offence), up to 5 years (repeat offence).
IPC Section 420 / BNS 318: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property — up to 7 years imprisonment + fine. Applicable to all forms of online financial fraud.
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