Ministry of Home Affairs Warns Against Fake Emails and Documents for FCRA Services
The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a public advisory against fraud emails and documents being circulated in the name of its officials. This advisory follows several complaints about fraudsters impersonating MHA officials and demanding money from associations or NGOs for FCRA services.
The advisory highlights that fraudulent emails and communications with fake logos, email addresses, and documents are being used to ask individuals, associations, and NGOs for payments. The public is informed not to respond to such fake emails or letters requesting personal information or payments.
All FCRA services, including registration, renewal, prior permission, and changes in details, should be availed only through the official online FCRA portal at https://fcraonline.nic.inl. Payments for these services should also be made only through the online payment gateway on the FCRA portal.
For any FCRA-related issues or queries, the FCRA support team can be contacted via their website at https://helpdesk.fcraonline.gov.in, by email at support-fcra@gov.in, or by phone at 011-23077504/23077505.
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Ministry of Home Affairs -: The Ministry of Home Affairs is a part of the Indian government that looks after internal security, border management, and other important matters within the country.
FCRA -: FCRA stands for Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. It is a law in India that regulates the acceptance and use of foreign contributions or donations by individuals, associations, and NGOs.
NGOs -: NGOs are Non-Governmental Organizations. They are groups that work to help people and communities, often focusing on social, environmental, or humanitarian issues.
fraudulent emails -: Fraudulent emails are fake messages sent by people trying to trick others into giving them money or personal information.
official online FCRA portal -: The official online FCRA portal is a website where people can safely and legally manage their FCRA-related services and payments.
