The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has cautioned the public and stakeholders about instances of unauthorised use of its logo by entities that may create a misleading impression of their regulatory status or association with IFSCA. IFSCA advised entities not to use its logo without authorisation or make representations suggesting that they are authorised, registered, approved, recognised, or regulated by IFSCA unless such status has been expressly granted and remains valid. The public and stakeholders have been advised not to rely solely on the IFSCA logo or regulatory claims and to verify an entity’s status through the IFSCA Directory on its official website before entering into transactions. IFSCA also urged the public to verify communications purportedly received from it, noting that official communications are issued through email IDs using the “@gov.in” domain. Caution was further advised while engaging with entities through digital platforms, particularly concerning boss scams, deepfakes, impersonation, and other digital frauds. IFSCA stated that suspected unauthorised activity, logo misuse, or digital scams relating to the IFSC may be brought to its notice.
International Financial Services Centres Authority
PRESS RELEASE
Caution to Public – Digital Scams
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has noticed certain instances of unauthorised use of IFSCA logo by certain entities in a manner that may create a misleading impression regarding their regulatory status or their association with IFSCA.
2. All entities are therefore being cautioned against any unauthorised use of the IFSCA logo on websites, social media handles, brochures, advertisements, marketing material or any other digital or physical communication.
3. Entities are also advised not to make any statement or representation, directly or indirectly, suggesting that they are authorised, registered, approved, recognised or regulated by IFSCA unless such status has been expressly granted by IFSCA and continues to remain valid in relation to such relevant activity.
4. The public and other stakeholders are advised not to rely solely on the display of the IFSCA logo or on claims that an entity is authorised, approved, recognised, licensed or regulated by IFSCA. Before entering into any transaction, stakeholders are advised to verify the regulatory status of the entity through the IFSCA Directory available on the official website of IFSCA.
5. Further, the public is urged to exercise caution and to verify the authenticity of any communication that they might deem to have received from IFSCA. Kindly note that the official communication from IFSCA is issued through the official e-mail IDs with domain address “@gov.in”.
6. The public, regulated entities, and other stakeholders are also advised to exercise caution while engaging with entities through digital platforms, particularly in relation to boss scams, deepfakes, impersonation, and other forms of digital frauds.
7. IFSCA remains committed to maintaining the integrity of the financial market and protecting the interests of the financial consumers in the IFSC. In case of any doubt or suspicion regarding any unauthorised activity, misuse of the IFSCA logo, or any digital scam pertaining to the IFSC, the same may be brought to the notice of IFSCA.
Gandhinagar
August 11, 2026
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