Official, verified numbers
Helpline directory
Official contact numbers for cyber crime and emergencies
Checked against official government sources on 7 Oct 2026
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I lost money in an online fraud
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My bank or UPI app did not resolve my complaint
A woman is being harassed or threatened
A child is in danger
I need a free lawyer or legal advice
I was cheated by a shop or online seller
35 numbers
Cyber crime & online fraud
National Cyber Crime Helpline
Call immediately if you lose money to online fraud (UPI, card, net banking, digital arrest scams) so the money can be frozen quickly.
Official sourceNational Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
File an online complaint for any cyber crime, including anonymous reports of crimes against women and children.
Open cybercrime.gov.inOfficial sourceChakshu – Report Suspected Fraud Communication
Report a suspicious call, SMS or WhatsApp message (fake KYC, fake TRAI/police calls) before any money is lost.
Open sancharsaathi.gov.inOfficial sourceBlock Lost/Stolen Mobile (CEIR)
Block a lost or stolen phone by IMEI so it cannot be misused, and unblock it once recovered.
Open sancharsaathi.gov.inOfficial sourceKnow Mobile Connections in Your Name (TAFCOP)
Check which mobile numbers are registered on your ID and report ones you did not take.
Open tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.inOfficial sourceReport Spam / Unsolicited Commercial Calls
Call or SMS 1909 to complain about spam and telemarketing calls or messages.
Official sourceReport International Call Showing Indian Number
Report an incoming international call that displays a +91 Indian number (a common scam tactic).
Official sourceCheck Genuineness of Mobile Handset (KYM)
Before buying a phone, SMS ’KYM <15-digit IMEI>’ to 14422 to check it is genuine and not blacklisted.
Official sourceCERT-In Incident Reporting
24x7
Organisations and IT teams should report hacking, ransomware, data breaches and other cyber security incidents to CERT-In.
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Emergency services
Emergency Response (ERSS)
24x7
Single emergency number for police, fire, ambulance and other urgent help anywhere in India.
Official sourcePolice
Call the police to report a crime or when you need police help urgently.
Official sourceFire
Call to report a fire or when someone needs rescue.
Official sourceAmbulance
Ambulance service for taking patients, especially pregnant women and infants, to a government hospital.
Official sourceEmergency Ambulance (Dial 108)
Free emergency ambulance for accidents, heart attacks and other life-threatening situations.
Official sourceDisaster / Natural Calamity Control Room
Report floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters to the State relief control room.
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Banking, insurance & investments
RBI Ombudsman – Complaint Management System
8 AM–10 PM, Mon–Sat (except national holidays), IVRS 24x7
Complain against a bank, NBFC or payment app if it has rejected your complaint or not resolved it satisfactorily.
Official sourceSEBI Investor Helpline & SCORES
9 AM–6 PM (excluding declared holidays)
Complain about a broker, mutual fund, listed company or other SEBI-regulated entity, or about investment fraud.
Official sourceIRDAI Bima Bharosa (Insurance Complaints)
Complain about an insurance company, such as a rejected claim or mis-sold policy, if the insurer has not resolved it.
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Women & children
Women Helpline
24x7
Women facing violence or distress can call for emergency help, counselling, legal aid or a One Stop Centre.
Official sourceNCW Women Helpline
24x7
Women in distress can get counselling and referral to police, hospitals, legal services and counsellors.
Official sourceWomen in Distress (Police)
Women’s helpline run by the police for harassment or threats.
Official sourceChild Helpline
24x7
Call for any child who is lost, abused, trafficked, in child labour or otherwise in need of care and protection.
Official sourcePOCSO e-Box (NCPCR)
Report sexual abuse of a child online, directly to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Open ncpcr.gov.inOfficial sourceSHe-Box (Workplace Sexual Harassment)
Women can file and track complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace under the POSH Act, 2013.
Open shebox.wcd.gov.inOfficial source
Senior citizens
Elderline – Senior Citizens Helpline
8 AM–8 PM, all days
Senior citizens can get information, legal and pension guidance, emotional support and help in cases of abuse or abandonment.
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Free legal aid
NALSA Legal Aid Helpline
Get free legal advice or a free lawyer if you are eligible (women, children, SC/ST, low-income persons and others).
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Consumer complaints
National Consumer Helpline
8 AM–8 PM, daily except national holidays
Complain about defective products, poor service, overcharging or e-commerce problems before going to a consumer court.
Official sourcee-Daakhil (Online Consumer Case Filing)
File a case in a District, State or National Consumer Commission online, without visiting the court.
Open edaakhil.nic.inOfficial source
Health & mental health
Tele-MANAS (Mental Health)
24x7
Free, confidential mental health counselling for stress, anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts.
Official sourceNasha Mukti (De-addiction) Helpline
Get counselling and referral to treatment for alcohol or drug addiction.
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Other useful numbers
National Anti-Ragging Helpline
24x7
Students facing ragging in a college or university can call or email for help.
Official sourceMANAS – National Narcotics Helpline
24x7
Report drug trafficking or illegal cultivation confidentially to the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Official sourceRail Madad (Railway Helpline)
24x7
Single railway number for security, medical help, enquiries and complaints during train travel.
Official sourceNational Highway Helpline
24x7
Call for breakdowns, accidents, medical aid or other help on National Highways.
Official sourceUIDAI (Aadhaar) Helpline
Queries and complaints about Aadhaar, including suspected misuse of your Aadhaar.
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State / UT cyber crime grievance officers
If local police are not acting on a complaint you filed on 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in, contact your State’s officer. These are office numbers, not 24x7 helplines.
List of all 36 States and Union territories
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