The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a public advisory alerting the public to a surge in fraudulent emails and communications falsely claiming to be from FCRA officials. These deceptive messages often include fake logos, email addresses, and documents, attempting to solicit personal information or payments from individuals, NGOs, and associations seeking Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) services. The MHA emphasizes that all FCRA-related services, including registration, renewal, prior permission, and other updates, must only be accessed through the official online FCRA portal at https://fcraonline.nic.in/, where payments are securely processed through the portal’s online payment gateway. The advisory warns against responding to any unauthorized communications and directs those with FCRA-related queries or issues to contact the official FCRA help desk via the provided website, email, or phone numbers. This advisory has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority and serves as a crucial reminder to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities.
No. II/21022/36(0158)/2023-FCRA-II
Government of India/Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Home Affairs/Grih Mantralaya
Foreigners-II Division (FCRA Section)
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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
FCRA Wing, 1st Floor, MHA,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 27th August, 2024.
Public Advisory
Subject: Advisory against fake/ fraud emails/documents being circulated in the name of officials of Ministry of Home Affairs -reg.
There have been instances where fraudulent emails/communications containing fake logos, fake official email addresses, fake documents using names of officials of FCRA Division, Ministry of Home Affairs asking individuals/associations/NGOs to make payment for getting FCRA services are being circulated. It is informed to general public that such fake emails/letters requesting personal information or payments should not be responded to.
2. All concerned are informed that any service under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA, 2010) such as registration, renewal, prior permission, change of details compounding, revision etc. may be availed by making application only through the online FCRA portal “https://fcraonline.nic.in/”. The payment, if required, for such application or for availing any FCRA service is also to be made only on online FCRA portal through online payment gateway.
3. Regarding FCRA related problems/issues/Queries if any, you may take assistance of FCRA support team/Help Desk team by visiting website hups://helpdesk.fcraonline.gov.in/ or by sending email at [email protected] or through Phone No. 011-23077504/23077505
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Dinesh Singh Bisht)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India
