Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam

Verdict: Suspicious | Risk Score: 7/10 | Severity: high

Category: Fraud

How Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam Works

Overview: Cybercriminals have started mimicking the phone numbers of genuine immigration bodies or Indian embassies using caller ID spoofing technology. This makes their scam calls appear more trustworthy and can trick even

Visual Intelligence:

BharatSecure's AI has identified this as a used in scams targeting Indian users.

Who Does Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam Target?

General public across India

What To Do If You Encounter Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam

  1. Do not click any links or share personal information
  2. Block and report the sender immediately
  3. Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930
  4. Inform your bank if financial details were shared

How to Report Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam in India

  • Call 1930 — National Cyber Crime Helpline (24x7)
  • File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
  • Contact your bank immediately if money was lost
  • Call RBI helpline: 14440 for banking fraud

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam?
Overview: Cybercriminals have started mimicking the phone numbers of genuine immigration bodies or Indian embassies using caller ID spoofing technology. This makes their scam calls appear more trustworthy and can trick even
How does Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam work?
Overview: Cybercriminals have started mimicking the phone numbers of genuine immigration bodies or Indian embassies using caller ID spoofing technology. This makes their scam calls appear more trustworthy and can trick even
How to protect yourself from Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam?
Do not click any links or share personal information Block and report the sender immediately Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 Inform your bank if financial details were shared
How to report Caller ID Spoofed Immigration Authority Scam in India?
Report to cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline). You can also contact your local police station's cyber cell.

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