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The Indian Consulate in Toronto has warned citizens about a rise in spoofing scams in which fraudsters impersonate consular officials to seek personal information or money. Indian nationals have been urged not to share sensitive details or make payments and to report suspicious calls to Canadian authorities and police.

The Indian Consulate in Toronto has issued a public advisory warning Indian citizens in Canada about a surge in fraudulent phone calls and messages from scammers impersonating consular officials.

According to the advisory, fraudsters are using spoofed phone numbers to falsely present themselves as representatives of the Indian Consulate or other official authorities. They allegedly contact individuals under the pretext of discussing matters related to Canadian visas, permanent residency (PR), immigration status, or employment opportunities.

The consulate said many victims are pressured into sharing sensitive personal information or making payments after being intimidated or lured with false promises. In some cases, callers claim that recipients face legal or immigration-related consequences unless they comply with their demands.

In a post shared on social media platform X, the Consulate General of India in Toronto urged Indian nationals to remain vigilant and avoid trusting unsolicited calls claiming to be from official sources. It stressed that individuals should not disclose personal documents, financial details, or make any payments in response to suspicious communications.