Crime
Bengaluru Police Launch WhatsApp Helpline to Freeze Bank Accounts for Online Fraud Victims
The Bengaluru city police have introduced a dedicated WhatsApp helpline to help victims of online scams freeze their bank accounts promptly.
Bengaluru police have unveiled a new cyber‑crime complaint system that includes a special WhatsApp helpline for victims of online fraud. The service is intended to enable affected individuals to request an immediate freeze on their bank accounts, thereby limiting further loss.
The helpline number, released by the city’s cyber‑crime unit, allows users to connect directly with police officials via WhatsApp. Once a complaint is lodged, authorities can coordinate with banks to block the compromised accounts without delay.
Police officials say the initiative aims to provide a faster, more accessible response compared to traditional complaint channels, which can be time‑consuming. By leveraging a popular messaging platform, the department hopes to reach a larger segment of the public and curb the financial impact of cyber scams.
The service is currently available to residents of Bengaluru and is part of a broader effort by the Karnataka police to strengthen cyber‑crime prevention and victim support.
The helpline number, released by the city’s cyber‑crime unit, allows users to connect directly with police officials via WhatsApp. Once a complaint is lodged, authorities can coordinate with banks to block the compromised accounts without delay.
Police officials say the initiative aims to provide a faster, more accessible response compared to traditional complaint channels, which can be time‑consuming. By leveraging a popular messaging platform, the department hopes to reach a larger segment of the public and curb the financial impact of cyber scams.
The service is currently available to residents of Bengaluru and is part of a broader effort by the Karnataka police to strengthen cyber‑crime prevention and victim support.