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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a public warning urging companies, directors, professionals, and other stakeholders to remain vigilant against cyber fraudsters impersonating the Ministry and other government departments. In a recent advisory, the MCA cautioned the public about fraudulent phone calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, phishing attempts, fake websites, and malicious attachments being circulated in its name. The Ministry noted that such communications are designed to m
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FAQ :
The MCA is warning about fraudulent phone calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, phishing attempts, fake websites, and malicious attachments that impersonate the Ministry or other government departments.
No, the MCA has clarified that it does not contact stakeholders through mobile phone calls or WhatsApp messages regarding compliance issues, enforcement actions, or regulatory proceedings.
You should treat any such communication as suspicious and verify its authenticity through official channels, primarily the MCA's official website.
The MCA advises stakeholders to avoid clicking suspicious links, opening unsolicited attachments, and never sharing passwords, OTPs, bank details, or corporate credentials with unverified sources.
All official communications and updates from the MCA should be verified through its official website, www.mca.gov.in.
You can report suspicious communications or cyber fraud attempts immediately through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in, or raise a support ticket through the MCA portal for issues related to MCA services.
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