Indian High Commission warns of visa scam in Bangladesh

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has warned the public about fraudsters posing as its officials and offering visa and consular services in exchange for money.

In an advisory issued on Thursday, the High Commission said it had received complaints that a group was contacting individuals while falsely claiming to be officials of the mission and promising expedited visas or other services for payment.

The High Commission clarified that none of its officials ever contact applicants by phone, WhatsApp, social media or email to offer visas or request money.

It said all visa applications are processed strictly through the official procedures and urged people not to trust unsolicited offers.

To protect themselves from fraud, the High Commission advised the public not to pay money in response to such calls or messages and not to share personal or financial information with unknown individuals.

It also requested anyone who receives suspicious calls or messages, or falls victim to such scams, to immediately report the incident by sending the phone number, screenshots and other relevant information to [email protected].

The High Commission further urged people to share the advisory with others to help prevent such fraudulent activities.