What can we do if our identity has been stolen?

Change all passwords for the accounts where your information may have been compromised.
Write down as many details of the compromised information and how the identity theft occurred.
Visit a police station to file an FIR.
File a complaint through the official National Cyber Crime website https://cybercrime.gov.in
The toll-free number of the Cyber Crime Cell is 1930. Call for any assistance required while filing a complaint
Contact the cyber cell department of the RBI. The list of all nodal agencies across India, along with their contact information, can be found here.

Here are some key takeaways from this section that you should remember.

Identity theft is stealing someone’s personal information and identification information and pretending to be the said person.
You must update your phone’s software regularly and never share your OTP, PIN, ATM card number, CVV with anyone. Banks will never ask for this information on call.

Learn more about card frauds in the next section