India Combats Cyber Fraud: Key Steps by I4C and ED

The Indian government has made a big step in fighting online fraud. They have allowed the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to work closely with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to share important information. This is part of a law against money laundering and aims to catch those who are stealing money online.

I4C was set up by the home ministry to help control cybercrime across the country. It focuses on helping different law enforcement agencies work together better to handle cybercrime issues. By working with the ED, I4C can share details that can help them find and stop cyber fraudsters, who often operate across borders.

Cyber fraud is becoming more common, and people are losing money to scams every day. These scams often happen through fake websites, tricking social media pages, and paid ads on search engines. Scammers might also send messages with one-time passwords (OTPs) or suspicious links to people’s phones or emails. If someone mistakenly clicks a link or shares their OTP, their phone or computer can get hacked.

The government encourages everyone to report scams and fake websites at the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, which you can find at cybercrime.gov.in, or call 1930 if you notice any fraud. Stay safe online!