Legal Support for Online Fraud & Identity Theft Cases

Introduction

With the rise of digital payments, online platforms, and remote access, incidents of online fraud and identity theft are on the rise. Victims may find their bank accounts compromised, credit cards misused, or identities used to obtain loans or open fraudulent accounts. These crimes can cause severe financial loss and reputational damage. We offer prompt, strategic, and professional legal support to help individuals and businesses respond to such threats and pursue redress.

Who Needs This Service?

Individuals facing UPI, credit card, or bank account fraud

Victims of phishing emails, fake job portals, or investment scams

Individuals whose Aadhaar, PAN, or financial credentials were misused

Businesses defrauded through email spoofing or vendor impersonation

Victims of online shopping fraud or crypto-related scams

People whose social media or digital identity was cloned or compromised

Scope of Our Services

Drafting legally sound representations with supporting evidence

Liaising with social media and digital service providers for account recovery

Legal notices to entities that failed to protect user data or privacy

Filing writ petitions if law enforcement fails to act

Filing complaints with police and cyber cells

Coordination with banks, wallets, and digital payment platforms

Guiding the filing of FIRs and ensuring registration where required

Representation in criminal complaints and consumer forums

Relevant Legal Framework

Information Technology Act, 2000

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 419, 420, 464, 468, etc.)

DPDP Act, 2023 – for misuse of personal data

RBI Guidelines for reporting and refund in digital fraud

Supreme Court guidelines on mandatory FIR registration in cognizable cyber offences

Why Timely Action Matters

Increases chance of recovering funds or tracing transactions

Helps stop further damage or misuse of identity

Provides a stronger basis for police or regulatory action

Creates documentation necessary for claiming refunds from banks or platforms

May protect others from falling prey to the same fraud

Our Process

Consultation to assess the incident and gather evidence

Drafting complaints with legal reasoning and annexures

Filing and follow-up with law enforcement and digital intermediaries

Assistance with takedown notices and identity recovery

Escalation to courts if complaints are ignored or mishandled

Optional: advisory on long-term cybersecurity and identity protection

Why Choose Us

Extensive experience with cyber and financial fraud matters
Rapid response and priority handling of urgent situations
Expertise in coordinating with regulators, banks, and tech platforms
Legal remedies that go beyond complaint filing
Empathetic and professional approach to protect victims’ rights

Benefits of Engaging with Us

Clear and effective legal strategy to counter fraud

Better chances of law enforcement action and resolution

Protection of digital identity and financial security

Relief from procedural stress and uncertainty

End-to-end legal support including litigation if needed