AI SummaryAndhra Pradesh Police runs a dedicated Women Safety Reporting Portal called 4S (Stay Safe Stay Smart) at 4s4u.appolice.gov.in to handle online cyber crime complaints against women and children. AP Police and the Crime Investigation Department (CID) built this portal jointly, and it stays open for complaints on child abuse material, financial fraud, harassment and other cyber crimes.
Complaints on this portal cover financial fraud, job fraud, matrimonial fraud, safe use of social media and cyber safety awareness. Once filed, police forward each case to the district unit picked by the complainant during filing.
This portal works as a state-specific channel alongside the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in and the national helpline number 1930. Filing correct and complete details at the time of complaint helps police act faster on a case.
AP Women Safety Reporting Portal for Online Cyber Crimes
This portal is a scheme of the Andhra Pradesh government to help victims report cyber crime complaints online. It caters to complaints on cyber crimes only, with special focus on cases against women and children. Police handle each report using the information given in the complaint, so accurate details matter for quick action.
How to File Complaint at 4S AP Police Portal
Process to file a complaint at Women Safety Reporting Portal is given below.
STEP 1 - Go to official 4S AP Police website at http://4s4u.appolice.gov.in/
STEP 2 - On the homepage, tap the "File Complaint" link under "Cyber Awareness" section, or open the direct link https://4s4u.appolice.gov.in/report_women_child_related_crime
STEP 3 - Tap "File Complaint" again, then tap "I Accept" to open Cyber Awareness Report Complaint Form as shown below.
STEP 4 - Enter the complaint, pick the category and district, and upload documents such as supporting evidence, photographs or suspect photo. Then tap the Submit button to file the complaint on Cyber Crime Awareness Portal.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Portal Name | AP Women Safety Reporting Portal (4S - Stay Safe Stay Smart) |
| Run By | Andhra Pradesh Police and Crime Investigation Department (CID) |
| Beneficiaries | Women and children facing online cyber crime |
| Complaint Types | Financial fraud, CSAM, harassment, domestic violence, hacking and more |
| Application Mode | Online |
| National Helpline | 1930 |
| Official Website | 4s4u.appolice.gov.in |
Features of AP Women Safety Reporting Portal
This portal covers a wide set of issues related to women and child safety online. Important features are given below.
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention - Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a mental or physical violation of a child with sexual intent, generally by a person in a position of power and trust of a child.
- Child Victim Support - Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) 2012 protects children against offences like sexual abuse, sexual harassment and pornography.
- Domestic Violence Prevention - Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence is a problem seen across income groups and social classes alike.
- Rape Victim Support - Rape is defined in most jurisdictions as sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration against a person without consent.
- Sexual Harassment at Work Place Prevention - Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature come under sexual harassment.
- Street Harassment - Unwanted sexual advances and remarks made to women in public places, often leading to serious crimes, fall under Street Harassment.
Andhra Pradesh Cyber Crime Steps for 2026
Andhra Pradesh government, now led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, announced new cyber safety steps in the state Budget for 2026-27. Plans include a dedicated Cyber Crime police station in every district to handle digital arrest scams and online fraud cases, which have gone up sharply across the state.
State government also plans a Shakti App for women's safety, built to get a police response to a distress alert within seven minutes. Women and Child Safety Wing of AP Police continues to run Shakthi SOS alerts, Dial 112 and other cyber safety programs alongside 4S portal.
Apart from 4S portal, victims can call AP CID WhatsApp number +91 90716 66667, Cyber Mithra helpline +91 91212 11100, or dial national cyber crime helpline 1930 for urgent support. Complaints can also go on National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in.
Complaints at Women Safety Reporting Portal
Portal includes various complaints to protect women and children, which cover the following.
- Online Child Pornography (CP)
- Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Sexually explicit content such as Rape/Gang Rape (CP/RGR) content
- Mobile crimes
- Online and social media crimes
- Online financial frauds
- Ransomware
- Hacking
- Cryptocurrency crimes
- Online cyber trafficking
FAQ's
What is the purpose of Women Safety Reporting Portal
This portal is a scheme of Andhra Pradesh government to help victims and complainants report cyber crime complaints online. It caters to all types of cyber crime complaints, including online Child Pornography (CP), Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or sexually explicit content such as Rape/Gang Rape (CP/RGR) content, and other cyber crimes such as mobile crimes, online and social media crimes, online financial frauds, ransomware, hacking, cryptocurrency crimes and online cyber trafficking.
What is Child Sexually Abusive Material (CSAM)
Child Sexually Abusive Material (CSAM) refers to material containing sexual image in any form, of a child who is abused or sexually exploited. Section 67 (B) of IT Act states that publishing or transmitting material depicting children in sexually explicit act in electronic form is punishable.
Apart from this portal, are there any alternative ways to remove objectionable content from social media websites
Yes, most social media websites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram have an option of reporting or flagging objectionable content. Social media platforms may take appropriate action based on reports as per their content policy.
What action will be taken if complainant reports any false complaint or information
Providing false information could make a complainant liable to penal action as per the Indian Penal Code.
What happens once a complaint is reported
Complaints reported on this portal are handled by the concerned State or Union Territory police authorities, based on the state or UT selected while reporting the complaint.
Which helpline number to call for cyber crime in Andhra Pradesh
Dial national cyber crime helpline 1930 for urgent help on financial fraud, or file a report on cybercrime.gov.in. For Andhra Pradesh specific cases, contact AP CID WhatsApp number +91 90716 66667 or Cyber Mithra helpline +91 91212 11100.
For more details, visit official website at https://4s4u.appolice.gov.in/
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