UPI & Online Banking Fraud
Immediate, correct action when money is lost through UPI or banking fraud
UPI has made payments instant — and frauds instant too. When money leaves your account through a UPI fraud, phishing link, SIM swap or card misuse, every hour matters. My consultation focuses on doing the right things in the right order: reporting, documenting, freezing and pursuing recovery, while keeping your legal position intact.
What is this service?
A clear, practical explanation of what the work involves.
UPI and online banking fraud includes unauthorized UPI transactions, phishing links and fake UPI 'refund' requests, SIM swap fraud, card cloning and skimming, fake customer-care scams, and manipulation through screen-sharing or fake apps. The common thread is that the victim's payment credentials are obtained by deception.
The legal framework includes Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Sections 318/319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with the RBI's payment system framework and the dispute redressal mechanisms operated by banks, NPCI and the RBI Ombudsman for Digital Transactions.
Who needs this service?
The situations and people this service is designed for.
People who lost money through UPI transactions they did not authorise
Victims of phishing links, fake refunds or screen-sharing scams
Those whose SIM card was swapped or ported fraudulently
Card holders affected by skimming, cloning or online card fraud
Small businesses and vendors cheated through UPI payment requests
Anyone whose bank is not responding to a fraud complaint
Families of elderly users targeted by fake tech-support or bank scams
Situations where clients reach out
Typical problems this service helps resolve. Yours may not be listed — reach out and we will assess it.
Money debited from your UPI-linked account within minutes
You clicked a 'refund' or 'KYC update' link and your account was drained
Your SIM stopped working and money was withdrawn using OTPs
A fake bank or customer-care caller obtained your card details
A QR code or UPI request was used to collect money from you
Your bank rejected or delayed a fraud claim
How the consultation works
A structured process that keeps things clear and practical.
Immediate Reporting
We guide the urgent steps — informing the bank, blocking the beneficiary and reporting on cybercrime.gov.in / 1930.
Documentation
We organise the transaction records, complaint references and evidence that banks and regulators require.
Bank & Ombudsman Follow-up
We support your complaint with the bank and escalation to the RBI Ombudsman for Digital Transactions where needed.
Legal Proceedings
If fraudsters are identified, we guide FIRs and proceedings against them.
Services & assistance offered
The concrete ways this service helps.
Urgent-action guidance immediately after a UPI or banking fraud
Complaint drafting for banks, UPI apps and cybercrime.gov.in
RBI Ombudsman for Digital Transactions complaint support
Evidence organisation — transaction IDs, UTRs, screenshots
FIR guidance where criminal action is warranted
Chargeback and reversal follow-up coordination
Review of bank claim rejections
Preventive guidance for individuals and businesses
Digital evidence & legal considerations
Practical points that matter in most matters of this kind.
Getting the details right
Electronic evidence is governed by Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — the provision that replaced Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act. Preservation and documentation decide evidentiary value.
Record every transaction ID, UTR number, timestamp and account detail before contacting the bank.
Save SMS and email alerts, app notifications and bank statements showing the debits.
Screenshots of phishing messages or calls help investigators trace the source.
Keep the device and SIM safe — do not reset the phone before evidence is captured.
Practical checklist
Things you can do right now — most cost nothing and protect your position.
Inform your bank and the UPI app immediately and get a complaint reference
Call 1930 or report on cybercrime.gov.in within the first hours
Ask the bank to freeze the receiving account/beneficiary where possible
Collect UTRs, statements and screenshots of every transaction
Do not share OTPs, PINs or CVV with anyone, including 'bank officials'
Change passwords and re-verify linked numbers after the incident
File the bank's claim form and keep copies of everything
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions clients ask most about this service.
Immediately inform your bank and the UPI app, block the beneficiary where possible, and report the transaction on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or call 1930. Quick action improves the chance of freezing the receiving account.
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Consultations are available by phone or video call from anywhere in India, and in person in Gwalior where required. Reach out at 8234092030 or through the contact page.