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Indian Embassy in US issues advisory on fraud calls
The scam calls spoofing the embassy’s number, fraudulently seek personal details and extort money.
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The Embassy of India in Washington DC has issued an advisory warning the public about fraudulent calls impersonating embassy officials.
The advisory, released March 11, highlights concerns over recent scam calls that use spoofed embassy telephone lines, including the official number (202-939-7000), to deceive individuals.
According to the embassy, these fraudsters attempt to extract personal information, such as credit card details, or demand money from Indian nationals by falsely claiming that errors in their passports, visa applications, or immigration documents require urgent rectification. Victims are threatened with deportation or imprisonment if they fail to comply. In some instances, the fraudsters have falsely stated that they obtained privileged information from the embassy or Indian authorities.
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The advisory clarifies that embassy officials do not make unsolicited calls requesting personal information or payments. Any legitimate requests for additional documentation from the embassy are made exclusively through official emails from the domain @mea.gov.in.
The embassy has urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid responding to such fraudulent calls. Individuals receiving suspicious calls are advised not to disclose personal details or transfer funds. Those who have been targeted by these scams are encouraged to report the incidents to the embassy via email at cons1.washington[at]mea.gov.in.
Additionally, individuals who wish to provide details of spoofed calls can submit information using a designated form and send it to cpers.washington@mea.gov.in with the subject line “INFORMATION ON SPOOFED CALLS.” Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further fraudulent activities.
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