The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a public warning about imposters making fraudulent calls, sending scam messages, and emails. These individuals falsely claim to represent the ICAI and are attempting to obtain personal information, banking details, and demand payments through unofficial channels. They may also share misleading announcements or suspicious links. The ICAI urges all members, students, and the public to exercise extreme caution, verify all communications through official channels, and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has issued a public advisory cautioning its members, students and the general public against fraudulent phone calls, WhatsApp communications, SMSs and emails being circulated by imposters falsely claiming to represent the Institute.
Official copy of the Advisory is as follows
Advisory in respect of Unauthorized Calls, E-Mails, WhatsApp Communications and Fraudulent Messages
Kind Attention: All Members, Students of the Institute of Chartered Accounta
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FAQ :
The ICAI is warning its members, students, and the general public about imposters who are making fraudulent phone calls, sending scam messages via WhatsApp and SMS, and circulating misleading emails.
They are falsely claiming to represent the ICAI to obtain personal information, sensitive documents, banking details, OTPs, and demand payments through unofficial channels. They may also share misleading announcements or suspicious links.
No, the ICAI categorically clarifies that it does not seek sensitive personal information such as passwords, OTPs, CVV numbers, or internet banking credentials through phone calls, WhatsApp, SMS, or emails.
All official payments and transactions related to ICAI services should only be made through authorised ICAI portals/websites and approved payment mechanisms.
You should exercise utmost caution, not share personal or financial information, not click on suspicious links, and not rely on unverified messages. You are advised to immediately report such suspicious calls/messages to the ICAI with relevant screenshots and details.
Impersonation, circulation of false information, misuse of the ICAI's name/logo, and unauthorised communications are prohibited by law and attract punitive actions. The ICAI reserves the right to initiate legal and/or criminal proceedings against such imposters.