Advisory against online scams offering jobs/Spoofed Calls/fraudsters impersonating as Embassy officers
It is hereby advised:
- to exercise due diligence and caution in dealing with unverified parties to avoid being victimized by these scams and
- not to transfer money or share any personal/confidential information without verifying the details.
1. You have received a job offer for which you have not applied.
2. You are offered a job with vague description and an exceptionally high salary.
3. You are asked to share your personal/confidential details such as date of birth, bank details or passport details. (This information could be used for fraudulent activity.)
4. Scam emails are often badly written and have spelling mistakes. These emails generally do not include contact information or are sent from a personal email account.
5. The scammers may pose as representatives of reputable firms, imitate their websites and replace their cont
Ambassador Shri Punnet Roy Kundal, inaugurated the first-ever Indian Film Festival in Ponta Delgada, Azores, organized by the Embassy of India, Lisbon in collaboration with Regional government of Ponta Delgada. The inaugural event was attended by distinguished personalities from various sectors of society, marking a milestone in the cultural exchange between India and Portugal.
The festival forms part of the celebrations to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Portugal, reflecting the growing warmth and dynamism in bilateral ties.
The opening evening featured the screening of English Vinglish, which received an excellent response from the audience. The event also included vibrant cultural performances that highlighted the richness of Indian traditions through music and dance, setting a festive and colourful tone for the evening.
On 25 October, the celebrations continued with an Indian dance workshop conducted by the Jhankar Group, offering participants an opportunity to experience the diversity and rhythm of Indian performing arts. The films Mhorkya (Marathi) and Vikram (Tamil), both presented with Portuguese subtitles, were also screened, giving audiences in the Azores a glimpse into the linguistic and cultural diversity of Indian cinema.
The Indian Film Festival in the Azores is part of the Embassy’s ongoing efforts to promote cultural understanding and to strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Portugal.
act information to seek fees for certificates, clearances and affidavits of guarantee fund. In many cases, scammers instruct the victims to transact with a specific agency/individual who would supposedly process the visa and paperwork for the employment contract.6. If you suspect that you may have fallen pray to an online job scam, please report the incident to your local police authorities and cyber crime investigation cell.
1. There have been instances in the past when fraudsters duped Indian nationals residing abroad by impersonating as officers of Indian Missions and Posts and also by spoofing the numbers of our diplomatic facilities.
2. If you are victim of such incident, please write the information about incident in the format and email it to cons[dot]lisbon[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with the subject: “Information on Spoofed Calls / fraudsters impersonating as officers of Indian Missions and Posts”
3. Mission would share this information with the Competent Authorities in India for further necessary action.