New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has cautioned the public against individuals on social media who are falsely presenting themselves as policy advisers to the ministry and offering paid guidance on government related matters.
In an advisory issued through its official fact checking platform, the ministry said it had identified several social media accounts claiming to advise the MEA on areas such as trade, migration and other policy issues. It clarified that these individuals have no official association with the ministry despite portraying themselves as experts or insiders.
The ministry also highlighted that some of these accounts are promoting paid consultations, webinars and mentoring sessions, claiming they can help people understand the functioning of the MEA or provide access to opportunities linked to the ministry. The advisory made it clear that these claims are false and that those offering such services are not connected with the Ministry of External Affairs in any capacity.
Citizens have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with or making payments to anyone falsely claiming ties with the ministry. The MEA advised the public to rely only on its official communication channels for authentic information and to verify any claims before acting on them.
The warning forms part of the government’s continuing efforts to tackle misinformation, online impersonation and digital fraud. Authorities have repeatedly advised people to be cautious of unofficial accounts that misuse the names of government institutions or falsely claim insider access to gain credibility, mislead the public or seek financial benefits.
The ministry reiterated that official updates, policies and public advisories should always be accessed through verified government platforms to avoid falling victim to misleading information or fraudulent schemes.
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