First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed with the concerned authorities at three places against an individual fraudulently impersonating the Secretary (MoHUA). The impersonator has been contacting officials through unsolicited phone calls from the number 9558777180, with the intent of deceitfully obtaining sensitive information.

To safeguard against such fraudulent activities, the Ministry advises all stakeholders to take the following precautions:

1. Verify Authenticity: In case of any suspicious calls claiming to be from the Secretary, MoHUA, please verify the authenticity by contacting the Ministry through the official contact details available on the website: https://mohua.gov.in.
2. Report Fraudulent Attempts: Any such incidents should immediately be reported to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at https://www.cybercrime.gov.in or through the toll-free helpline number 1930.

 

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