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4 weeks ago

I have been scammed of my money and sent to fraud account.Is there a time limit to report to cyber crime

Anik

Responded 3 weeks ago

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A.Dear Client,

Immediate reporting of cyber scams to the Cyber Crime Cell or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) is crucial as it can protect victims from further financial losses and increase the chances of recovering scammed funds from fraudsters. Once a cybercrime is reported through NCCRP, the Cyber Crime Cell initiates an investigation by freezing suspected fraudulent accounts and the victim's bank account if necessary.

During the investigation, victims may be contacted by the investigating team to record statements or submit relevant documents. It's important for victims to cooperate with the authorities and provide any assistance required for the investigation.

The duration of a cybercrime investigation varies based on factors such as case complexity, available resources, and victim cooperation. Investigations can range from a few weeks to several months or even years.

Victims should promptly contact the Cyber Crime Cell in their district or state to report cyber scams and seek necessary action. By doing so, they can contribute to efforts aimed at preventing further cybercrimes and increasing the likelihood of recovering scammed funds.
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Responded 4 weeks ago

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A.Dear Client,
Once a cyber scam is caused or comes to notice, immediate reporting to the Cyber Crime Cell may protect the victim from further loss of money and enhance the possibility of recovery of scammed money from the fraudsters. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal(NCCRP) is an initiative of the Government of India to facilitate victims/complainants to report cybercrime scams or complaints online and once a cyber crime scam is reported online to NCCRP, on the instruction of Cyber Crime Cell, investigating team started the routine process of investigation immediately freezing the suspected accounts of fraudsters and the victim's Bank account and you have to wait for the completion of the investigation of the scam by the investigating agency and in the course of the investigation if required they can contact and call you to record your statement or for filing relevant documents. You need to get in touch with the Cybercrime Cell of your district or state seeking their necessary action in the matter. The length of time it takes to investigate a cybercrime can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case, the resources available to the investigators, and the cooperation of the victim. In general, cybercrime investigations can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even years. You may consult with a cyber crime expert for further guidance and steps.
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