Sections 66C / 66D — Identity theft & cheating by personation

Information Technology Act, 2000

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cyberfraudidentity theft

Simple explanation

Covers misuse of your identity/credentials and online cheating by pretending to be someone else.

When it applies

  • UPI/OTP scams
  • Impersonation fraud
  • Account takeover

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