MEA Warns Against Fraudulent Social Media Posts Claiming To Offer Policy Advice, Paid Access
· Free Press Journal
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a public advisory warning people against misleading social media posts by individuals falsely claiming to advise the ministry on key policy matters and offering paid guidance on working with the government.
In a post shared by its official fact-check account, MEA FactCheck, the ministry said it had come to its notice that certain social media users were claiming to advise the MEA on issues related to trade, migration and other policy matters.
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It has come to the notice of the Ministry that certain individuals on social media platforms are making posts suggesting that they are advising MEA on policy related matters including on trade, migration and other issues. Further, these handles are also offering paid…
— MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) July 5, 2026
The ministry clarified that these individuals have no association with the MEA despite projecting themselves as policy advisers or experts with insider access.
According to the advisory, some of these social media handles are also advertising paid consultations and sessions, claiming they can help people understand or work with the Ministry of External Affairs.
MEA ने सोशल मीडिया पर फर्जी दावों से किया सावधान
— Madhurendra kumar मधुरेन्द्र कुमार (@Madhurendra13) July 5, 2026
विदेश मंत्रालय ने कहा है कि कुछ लोग सोशल मीडिया पर व्यापार, इमिग्रेशन और अन्य नीतिगत मामलों में मंत्रालय को सलाह देने का झूठा दावा कर रहे हैं।
मंत्रालय ने स्पष्ट किया कि ऐसे लोगों का MEA से कोई संबंध नहीं है। साथ ही,… pic.twitter.com/m3I4StlbKE
Rejecting such claims, the ministry stressed that these individuals have no connection with the MEA and urged the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent posts circulating on social media platforms.
The MEA advised users to exercise caution before engaging with such accounts or paying for any purported advisory services that falsely claim links to the ministry.
The warning comes as government agencies continue to crack down on misinformation, impersonation and fraudulent online activities aimed at misleading the public.