SAFETY

Safety Resources

Emergency contacts, helplines, and step-by-step guidance if you or someone you know has been targeted.

National helpline for reporting cyber crimes including online dating fraud, sextortion, and financial scams. Available 24/7.

File a formal complaint online at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Track your complaint status and upload evidence.

For immediate physical danger or if you are being held against your will. This connects to your local police control room.

24/7 helpline for women in distress. Provides immediate assistance, counseling, and connects to local support services.

What to Do If Trapped

Stay calm. Do not confront or argue with the scammer.

Do not pay any additional amount — no matter what they threaten.

Call 1930 (Cyber Crime Helpline) immediately and file a report.

Take screenshots of all conversations, payment receipts, and venue details.

File an FIR at your local police station or on cybercrime.gov.in.

Contact your bank to dispute/block fraudulent transactions.

Report the profile on the dating app to get it taken down.

Share your experience on DateSafetyCheck to help warn others.