Mumbai's '1930' Cyber Helpline Recovers Rs 100 Crore from Online Frauds

The '1930' cyber helpline in Mumbai has successfully retrieved Rs 100 crore within seven months by promptly contacting banks to stop fraudulent transfers. This proactive approach was effective in 35,918 cases of various online scams. Officials urge the public to follow prevention guidelines and report issues immediately.

The '1930' cyber helpline for people to alert police about online frauds has ensured retrieval of Rs 100 crore in the last seven months in Mumbai after banks were contacted promptly, an official said on Saturday.

The Rs 100 crore that had been stopped from falling into the hands of fraudsters came from action in 35,918 cases of online cheating connected to share trading, investments, courier calls, digital arrest threats, online tasks etc, he added.

After a complaint is received on the helpline, three officers and 50 constables, who work in three shifts, immediately contact the banks and its nodal personnel to stop the money from getting transferred further. The accounts of accused are also frozen, an official explained.

People must follow police guidelines to avoid becoming cyber fraud victims and must promptly contact the '1930' helpline in case they do, the official added.

(With inputs from agencies.)