Loan app is calling everyone in my contacts

What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).

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Your situation

What is happening? They call or message my contacts

Do these now

Police / 1930 complaint about threats
Threats and morphed images are criminal. Where: 1930, cybercrime.gov.in, police station.

Papers to gather

App name, developer, and screenshots of the loan screen
Identifies the app and any bank/NBFC behind it. Where: App store page, app screens.
Call recordings, messages and the numbers used
Main proof of threats and abuse. Where: Phone, WhatsApp.
Messages your contacts received (from them)
Shows misuse of your data. Where: Ask friends to forward screenshots.
Amount received and every repayment made
Shows unfair charges and what (if anything) is owed. Where: Bank / UPI statement.

You may also need, depending on your answers

Key Fact Statement and loan agreement — Anything not disclosed cannot be charged.
Report the app on RBI Sachet — For apps not linked to a regulated lender.

What the law says

RBI's Digital Lending Directions, 2025 require regulated lenders to list their apps in RBI's public directory, disclose all charges in a Key Fact Statement, tell you about recovery agents in advance, and stay away from your contacts and photos. Threats and morphed images are crimes and can be reported to police and 1930.

General information, not legal advice.

Saboot will also ask

Is the app in RBI's directory of digital lending apps, or linked to a bank/NBFC?
Where do you stand on repayment?
Have you complained anywhere?

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