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Cyber Crime Lawyer – Complaint & Legal Advice

Lost money to an online scam, been hacked, harassed or impersonated online? Act fast – we help you file the complaint and pursue recovery and takedowns.

  • Priority call, usually within 24 hours
  • Complaint drafting
  • Bank & platform escalation
  • Takedown requests
Cyber Crime Lawyer – Complaint & Legal Advice

Report cyber crime quickly

If you have lost money, call the national cyber crime helpline 1930 immediately and report on cybercrime.gov.in. Quick reporting gives the best chance of freezing the money in the fraudster’s account. Then talk to a lawyer about next steps.

Cyber crimes we help with

  • Online financial fraud – UPI, card, investment, job and loan app scams
  • Hacking of email, social media or business accounts
  • Identity theft and impersonation, including fake profiles
  • Cyber stalking, harassment and sextortion
  • Deepfakes and morphed images
  • Online defamation and trolling
  • Data theft and leaks by employees or vendors

How a lawyer helps

  • Drafting a clear, complete complaint to the cyber cell with the right legal provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
  • Escalating with banks and payment apps for freezing and reversal
  • Sending takedown and grievance requests to platforms under the IT Rules
  • Advising on FIR registration and following up with the police
  • Civil action for damages or injunctions, including against defamation

Preserve your evidence

Do not delete chats, emails or call logs. Take screenshots that show dates, profile URLs and transaction IDs, and keep your bank statements. Read more on our blog about deepfake laws in India.

Checklist

Documents required for Cyber Crime Complaint

After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.

  • Brief summary of your issue A short timeline of what happened and the questions you want answered Required
  • Screenshots and evidence Messages, emails, profiles, links and call logs Required
  • Transaction details UTR / transaction IDs and bank statements for any money lost If applicable
  • Complaint acknowledgement If already reported on cybercrime.gov.in or 1930 If applicable
  • ID proof Aadhaar or PAN of the complainant If applicable
Step by step

Cyber Crime Complaint process with Nevo Legal

  1. Immediate steps

    We confirm 1930 / portal reporting and evidence preservation.

  2. Evidence review

    A lawyer reviews your screenshots and transactions.

  3. Complaint drafting

    Complaint drafted for the cyber cell and banks.

  4. Follow-up plan

    Takedown requests, FIR follow-up and legal options.

Deliverables

What you get

  • Consultation with a cyber law advocate
  • Drafted complaint for the cyber cell
  • Bank / platform escalation letters
  • Advice on FIR, takedown and civil remedies
FAQs

Cyber Crime Complaint – frequently asked questions

Can I get my money back after an online fraud?

Recovery is possible if the money is frozen quickly. Report on 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in immediately, and keep all transaction details.

Is a fake profile in my name a crime?

Yes. Impersonation using a computer resource is punishable under the IT Act, and platforms must remove such content on complaint.

What can I do about online defamation?

You can seek takedown from the platform, send a legal notice, file a criminal complaint and claim damages through a civil suit.

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