Passport News: Beware of Scams! Ministry of External Affairs Warns Against Fraudulent Websites, Check Here

Passport News: Use caution when visiting Fake websites to apply for a passport. On the incorrect website, you can simply obtain the appointment and fee receipt; however, the submission of the form will be unsuccessful. Over 100 individuals fall victim to these fraudulent websites each month. In order to prevent people from falling for scams, the Ministry of External Affairs has included a list of all Fake websites on the passport website.

Active Fraudulent Gangs

There are numerous active gangs that commit fraud under the pretence of obtaining passports. He is the creator of numerous Passport-like websites. People choose any of these and begin the application process because they are unaware of the other options. Fraudsters obtain every detail of the applicants during this time. They also accept fictitious fees and appointments in addition to this. The applicants are probably going to be conned when they show up to turn in their paperwork according to this appointment schedule.

Data Collection and Additional Charges

PassportIndia.gov.in raised an advisory on website that, "It has come to the notice of the Ministry that many fraudulent websites and mobile applications are collecting data from applicants and also levying additional hefty charges for filling up the online application form and scheduling appointment for Passport and related services. Some of these fake website are registered in the domain name *.org, *.in, *.com such as www.indiapassport.org, www.online-passportindia.com, www.passportindiaportal.in, www.passport-india.in, www.passport-seva.in, www.applypassport.org and many other similar looking websites." Advisory added that, "It is therefore advised to all citizens applying for Indian Passport and related services that they should NOT visit to the above mentioned fraudulent websites or make payment related to passport services. The official website of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for applying Passport services is www.passportindia.gov.in."

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