Indian consulate in Melbourne warns diaspora of scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline

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The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has warned the community about scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline, where fraudsters impersonate Indian authorities. Credit: Getty Images

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has warned the community about scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline, where fraudsters impersonate Indian authorities and allege legal issues to appear credible. The Consulate stressed it never contacts people via mobile numbers and urged vigilance. The consulate confirmed that over 1,000 complaints have been received, and the matter is being addressed with the Australian authorities. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the public advisory and hear from CQ University's socio-tech expert, Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh, on how to stay alert.

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Published 19 August 2025 2:54pm

Updated 20 August 2025 9:52am

By Jyotika

Source: SBS

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The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has warned the community about scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline, where fraudsters impersonate Indian authorities and allege legal issues to appear credible. The Consulate stressed it never contacts people via mobile numbers and urged vigilance. The consulate confirmed that over 1,000 complaints have been received, and the matter is being addressed with the Australian authorities. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the public advisory and hear from CQ University's socio-tech expert, Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh, on how to stay alert.

(Disclaimer: The information given in this interview is of a general nature. This information may not be appropriate for your personal circumstances.)

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