Alert Against Embassy Phone Number Spoofing, February 11, 2025
The Embassy of India in Tokyo has issued an important advisory warning Indian nationals in Japan about fraudulent calls attempting to extort money. Miscreants have been spoofing the official Embassy telephone numbers and posing as embassy officials to scam individuals.
Key Advisory Points
- No such calls are being made by the Embassy of India.
- Do not engage with these callers and never transfer money to them.
- Report suspicious calls immediately to the Embassy via email at sscons.tokyo@mea.gov.in.
- Contact the official emergency helpline numbers listed below in case of concerns.
- Share this advisory widely with other members of the Indian diaspora in Japan.
How to Report Fraudulent Calls?
If you receive a suspicious call demanding money or personal details, do not respond and immediately report it to:
- Email: sscons.tokyo@mea.gov.in
Alternatively, you can contact the Embassy’s emergency helpline numbers listed below.
Official Contact Details of the Embassy of India, Tokyo
General & Emergency Helplines
| Enquiry Type | Contact Number | Email Address |
| General & Consular Queries (Reception) | +81-3-3262-2397 (09:00 – 17:30 JST, Working Days) | – |
| General Queries (Not for Consular Matters) | +81-90389-29291 (24×7, Direct Call, WhatsApp & SMS) | – |
| Emergency Helpline (For Indian Nationals in Distress) | +81-80330-15242 (24×7, Direct Call, WhatsApp & SMS) | sscons.tokyo@mea.gov.in |
| Passport, Attestation, Marriage, Police, Hospital, Medical, Birth, Death & Consular Matters | +81-80710-94857 (09:00 – 17:30 JST, Working Days, Direct Call, WhatsApp & SMS) | cons.tokyo@mea.gov.in |
| Visa, OCI, PIO (For Japanese & Other Nationals) | +81-80175-27633 (09:00 – 17:30 JST, Working Days, Direct Call, WhatsApp & SMS) | aco.tokyo@mea.gov.in |
- For additional email contacts, please visit the official page:
- Indian Embassy Tokyo Contact Page
Official Social Media & Website
For the latest updates and alerts, follow the Embassy of India, Tokyo on:
- Website: www.indembassy-tokyo.gov.in
- Twitter (X): @indianembtokyo
- Facebook: Indian Embassy Japan
- Instagram: @indiainjapan_embassyofindia
- LinkedIn: Embassy of India Tokyo
Stay Safe & Alert
The Embassy of India in Japan urges all Indian nationals to stay vigilant and not fall prey to scam calls. If in doubt, always verify information directly with the Embassy through its official channels.
Spread the word to protect fellow Indians in Japan!
