What to do if a SIM swap attack has compromised your information?

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    Change all passwords for the accounts where your information may have been compromised.

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    Block your debit/credit card by calling your bank’s toll-free number if necessary.

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    Write down as many details of the compromised information and how the SIM swap attack occurred.

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    Visit a police station to file an FIR.

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    File a complaint through the official National Cyber Crime website https://cybercrime.gov.in

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    The toll-free number of the Cyber Crime Cell for any assistance required whilst filing a complaint is 1930.

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    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.

To learn about other mobile banking frauds, go to the next section

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