Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Bengaluru Airport Customs Warns of Fraudsters Posing as Officials
The Customs department at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has warned the public about fraudsters pretending to be Customs officials.
These scammers are tricking people, especially those who are not very well-off, by saying that someone they know has been stopped at the airport.
They then demand money to 'resolve' the issue.
The Customs department has clarified that they never ask for money through phone calls, WhatsApp, or social media.
They only accept payments through official counters or online portals.
If you receive such a call or message, do not respond and report it immediately to the Customs department or the cybercrime helpline.
The officials have also warned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in this fraud.
Fraudsters are impersonating Customs officials to extort money from innocent citizens.
The scam targets economically weaker sections by exploiting their fear and urgency.
Scammers use phone calls, social media, and messaging platforms to demand immediate payment.
The Customs department clarifies that they never contact people via phone or social media for payments.
Victims are advised to report such incidents immediately to the Customs department or the cybercrime helpline.
- Who
- Fraudsters posing as Customs officials
- What
- Scam targeting innocent citizens, particularly from economically weaker sections
- When
- Alert issued on December 26, 2023
- Where
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Why
- To extort money by exploiting fear and urgency
- Location
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Date of Alert
- December 26, 2023
- Modus Operandi
- Phone calls, social media, messaging platforms
- Target Group
- Economically weaker sections
- Reporting Mechanism
- Email: [email protected], Cybercrime Helpline: 1930
- Official Payment Method
- Authorised counters or online portals with proper receipts
