Government Launches Dedicated '160' Helpline to Combat Digital Payment Frauds
Government Launches Dedicated '160' Helpline to Combat Digital Payment Frauds In a major push to enhance digital security, the Government of India today launched a dedicated '160' helpline to help citizens report online financial frauds in real-time. The initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), aims to provide immediate assistance to victims of digital payment scams. Key Features of the '160' Helpline: 24/7 Toll-Free Service: Citizens can report UPI frauds, phishing attacks, fake loan apps, and other cyber-financial crime Instant Transaction Blocking: Enables quick freezing of fraudulent transactions when reported promptly Multi-Agency Coordination: Directly links complaints to banks, payment processors and cybercrime authorities Pan-India Coverage: Will be available in multiple regional lang...