I4C
Definition
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, the central node under the Ministry of Home Affairs running the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), state cyber cells coordination, and the 1930 cyber-fraud helpline.
- Portal
- cybercrime.gov.in
- Helpline
- 1930
- Authority
- Ministry of Home Affairs
Common questions
What is I4C and what does it do?+
I4C is the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It runs the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in, coordinates cyber cells across states, and manages the 1930 cyber-fraud helpline.
Where do I report a cyber crime in India?+
The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) run by I4C is the first point of contact for most cyber crime complaints in India. You can also call the 1930 helpline.
What role does I4C play in cybercrime coordination?+
I4C acts as the central node linking state cyber cells and coordinating cybercrime responses across India, operating the portal and helpline that support this coordination.
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