Chakshu Portal: What you should do to stop fraudulent calls and messages?

The Chakshu Portal is complemented by the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), which enhances information sharing with law enforcement agencies, banks, and financial institutions to combat fraudulent activities comprehensively.

If one is receiving unwanted communications, it can be reported through the Chakshu Portal. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Step 1: Visit the Sanchar Saathi website at: https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/

Step 2: Click on the ‘Continue for reporting‘ button to report:

• It will redirect you to the complaint webpage, wherein one is required to fill mobile number or email address and verify it through an OTP (one-time password).
• Provide the details of the unwanted communication type: call, SMS or Whatsapp, the sender’s number, the date and time of the call or message, and a brief description of the content.
• The portal also allows users to attach screenshots and provide detailed complaints to combat cyber fraud effectively.

Step 3: Submit and track the complaint

Submit the complaint for the service provider to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the sender. The portal may provide a complaint reference number for future reference. One can also track the status of the complaint.

What can you Report on the Chakshu Portal:

The following is a list of things that you can report on the Chakshu portal:

1. KYC issues related to banks, electricity, gas connections, insurance policies, etc.

2. Impersonation as a government official or relative.

3. Fake customer care helplines.

4. People offering suspected online jobs, lottery, gifts, and loan offers.

5. Sextortion.

6. Multiple automated or robotic communications.

7. Messages containing malicious links or websites.

8. Any other suspected fraud.