Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CyberMozhi
What is CyberMozhi?
CyberMozhi is a free, bilingual (English and Tamil) website that helps people in India understand cyber law, recognize online scams, and find official help when they need it. It includes an AI assistant, 42 plain-language law summaries, a 100+ term glossary, a scam checker, and a directory of Cyber Crime Cells across 36 states and union territories.
Is CyberMozhi free?
Yes. Every feature, including the AI assistant, is free to use. There are no paid tiers.
Do I need an account?
Only for the AI assistant and its saved chat history. Law Summaries, the Glossary, the Scam Checker, and the Cyber Cell Locator don't require signing in.
Does the assistant work in Tamil?
Yes. You can ask questions in Tamil, English, or a mix of both (Tanglish). There's a Tamil-first toggle in the chat interface if you'd like Tamil responses shown first.
Is the legal information accurate?
The Law Summaries are written to be accurate and are based on the IT Act 2000 and related Indian statutes, but they're simplified for readability and aren't the official legal text. AI assistant responses can be wrong. For anything with real consequences, verify independently.
How does the Scam Checker work?
Paste a suspicious message, email, or link, and an AI model analyzes it for common scam patterns (phishing, fake lottery, UPI fraud, and similar) and returns an assessment with reasoning. It's a second opinion, not a guarantee.
Can CyberMozhi file a complaint for me?
No. The assistant can help you draft a complaint or report when you explicitly ask for one, but it cannot submit anything on your behalf. To officially report a cybercrime, use the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or https://cybercrime.gov.in.
Can the assistant draft a document for me?
Yes — if you ask it to draft something like a complaint letter, it will generate a draft you can review, edit, and use as a starting point. Always review an AI-drafted document carefully before submitting it anywhere.
What happens to my chat data?
It's stored under your own account in Firestore so your history persists between visits, and your messages are sent to an AI provider (Groq) to generate responses.
What are the AI's limitations?
It can be confidently wrong, especially on edge cases or recent legal changes. It has no access to real-time case data or the internet, and it can't verify your identity for legal purposes. Treat it as a starting point for understanding, not a final answer.
What is 1930?
1930 is India's National Cyber Crime Helpline — call it to report a cybercrime, including financial fraud where quick action can help freeze a fraudulent transaction.
What is cybercrime.gov.in?
It's the Government of India's official National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, where you can file a formal complaint online. CyberMozhi is not affiliated with it, but we link to it throughout the site because it's the correct place to actually report a crime.