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Your bank account is frozen over a cyber complaint? What to doIf your account is frozen or lien marked because scam money passed through it, you have rights. Here is how to find out why and get honest funds released.ContinueA deepfake voice call faking a family emergency? How to respondScammers now clone a loved one's voice to fake an accident or arrest and demand urgent money. Here is how to check it is real before you pay anything.ContinueGot an SMS to update KYC or your account gets blocked? It is a scamThe message warning that your bank account or wallet will be blocked unless you update KYC now is a scam. Here is how to spot it and what to do if you clicked.ContinueMoney withdrawn using your Aadhaar fingerprint? How to stop AEPS fraudScammers can pull money from your account using cloned fingerprints through the Aadhaar payment system. Here is how to lock your biometrics and report it.ContinueA courier call about a parcel with drugs in your name? It is a scamThe call claiming a parcel in your name holds drugs and that police are involved is a scam that leads to digital arrest. Here is how to stay safe.ContinueBeing blackmailed after a video call? How to stay safe and reportIf someone is threatening to share a private video and demanding money, you are not alone and it is not your fault. Here is how to respond and where to get help.ContinueCaught in a Telegram or WhatsApp investment scam? How to act nowFake trading and investment groups show huge profits, then block your withdrawals and ask for more money. Here is how to stop the loss and report it.ContinueLost money to a task based job scam? Here is what to doThe like and subscribe job offer that pays for small tasks and then asks you to deposit money is a scam. Here is how to stop paying and report it fast.ContinueLoan app harassment and threats? How to stop it and stay safeIf a loan app is threatening you, messaging your contacts, or misusing your photos, you have rights. Here is how to protect yourself and report the abuse.ContinueYou called a fake customer care number? How to recoverSearching online for a company helpline can lead you to a fake number run by scammers. Here is what to do if you shared details or gave them access.ContinueMoney gone from your card without permission? How to get it backIf your card was charged without your approval, RBI rules can make your liability zero when you report fast. Here is how to block, dispute, and claim a refund.ContinueBank refused your fraud refund? How the RBI Ombudsman can helpIf your bank rejected or ignored your fraud complaint, the RBI Ombudsman is a free way to escalate without a lawyer. Here is who can use it and how.ContinueLost money in a UPI scam? Do these four things nowIf money just left your account through UPI, the first hour matters most. Here are the four steps that give you the best chance of getting it back.ContinueDigital arrest is fake. Here is how to stay calm and safeReal police never arrest you over a video call. If someone in uniform is threatening you online and demanding money, it is a scam. Here is what to do.ContinueHow to file a cybercrime complaint on the 1930 / NCRP portalA simple walk-through of reporting online fraud in India, by phone on 1930 and online at cybercrime.gov.in, and what to keep ready.ContinueCan you get your money back after online fraud? Often yes, if you act fastMany people do not know they have a legal right to a refund after an unauthorised bank transaction. Here is the rule in plain words.Continue