India's Consul General to New York issues warning against scam callers

Edited and posted by Al Ngullie
April 11,2025 05:53 PM
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The Consul General of India to New York, Binaya S Pradhan, on Friday issued an advisory regarding scam calls and fake agents impersonating embassy officials to extort money and personal information.

New Delhi [India], April 11 (HBTV): The Consul General of India to New York, Binaya S Pradhan, on Friday issued an advisory regarding scam calls and fake agents impersonating embassy officials to extort money and personal information.

Pradhan warned the public against making any payments or sharing personal details with such callers.

‘I want to draw your attention to the serious issue of scam calls being made in the name of the consulate or embassy. Despite repeated advisories, these fraudulent calls continue. Let me reiterate, the consulate or Indian embassy never makes such calls asking for personal information, passport details or money,’ he stated.

‘Please do not share any personal details or make any payments. Also beware of unscrupulous agents charging exorbitant fees,’ he added.

The Consul General also shared a dedicated government support email address for reporting such scams: cons.newyork@mea.gov.in. He urged individuals facing such issues to contact the consulate via social media or email. ‘Stay alert, stay safe,’ he advised.

In a related development, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar on Thursday confirmed the repatriation of 32 Indian nationals who had fallen victim to scam operations in the Myawaddy region.

In its statement, the Embassy reiterated its warning against falling prey to fraudulent job offers and highlighted that unauthorised movement across the Myanmar-Thailand border is illegal and could result in future entry restrictions.

‘32 Indian nationals, victims of Myawaddy scam compounds, repatriated thru' Mae Sot today. We re-emphasize our advice against such job offers and caution that entry/exit without border immigration in Myanmar/Thailand is illegal and can lead to future entry restrictions,’ the Indian Embassy in Myanmar posted on X.

Earlier in February, Voice of America reported that scam operations in Myanmar were expanding southward along the Thailand border and were expected to continue as long as they had access to SIM cards, Starlink satellite internet, electricity, and a steady flow of scammers.

(ANI)