If you realize that you have transferred money to a fraudulent account, act quickly:

1. Contact Your Bank Immediately

• Call your bank’s customer care and report the fraud.
• Request them to freeze the transaction if possible.
• File a chargeback or fraud complaint with the bank.

2. Report the Fraud to Authorities

• File a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in).
• Visit your nearest police station and provide details about the fraud.
• Share transaction details, account numbers, and chat records if available.

3. Monitor Your Bank Account & Secure It

• Keep an eye on your bank transactions for any further suspicious activity.
• Change your banking passwords and PINs to prevent further fraud.
• Enable SMS alerts for every transaction.

4. Warn Others & Spread Awareness

• Inform your contacts about the fraud to prevent them from falling into the same trap.
• If the scammer contacted you through social media, report the account to the platform.