Beware: TRAI and FedEx Impersonation Scams Are Targeting Indians – Here’s How to Stay Safe
Introduction In a disturbing trend, cybercriminals in India have found new ways to exploit people’s trust — by impersonating respected
Mamik Singh is a recognized Indian television and film actor, known especially for his breakthrough role in the 1998 cult sci-fi film “Jaane Jaan” and numerous TV appearances thereafter. He maintains a public persona as a working actor but, according to multiple victim accounts, has allegedly used his celebrity status to persuade people into paying him large sums for “official favors.”
Leveraging Stardom: Mamik presents himself as having high-level government connections—often claiming to be “close to ministers” or “influential bureaucrats.”
Personal Rapport: Using polite phone manner and occasional in-person meetings (at hotels or cafes), he establishes trust, reminding victims of his on-screen fame.
“Project Lobbying” Fee: He tells aspiring builders, contractors, or entrepreneurs that he can “fast-track” approvals, permits, or clearances through unnamed government channels—at a premium.
Up-Front Payments: Victims are asked to cover his personal expenses—hotel bills, dining charges, travel costs—allegedly because “this is how the officials know we’re serious.”
False Promises: He provides copies of letters or emails (purportedly from “officials”) that look superficially authentic but lack verifiable letterheads, reference numbers, or official seals.
Payment Limits: Once victims reach their budget limit—often several lakhs—the calls and messages suddenly stop.
Disappearance & Blocked Contact: All attempts at follow-up fail; he ceases replies, and any further calls go unanswered. The money never reaches any government department.
Victims: Small-scale contractors, individual entrepreneurs, and middle-class business owners desperate to expedite approvals.
Typical Loss: Reports indicate payments ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹15 lakhs per victim, depending on the scale of the project.
Emotional and Financial Toll: Victims are left not only out of pocket but also stalled on their real estate or construction projects, sometimes pushing them to the brink of insolvency.
🛑 Red Flags:
Celebrity claims of government clout without verifiable evidence.
Requests to front personal hospitality costs for “official intermediaries.”
Documents lacking official stamps, registration numbers, or verifiable contact details of the purported office.
✅ Smart Precautions:
Always go through registered consultants or licensed agents when you need governmental clearances—never via unverified individuals.
Verify any official communication by contacting the relevant department directly (using publicly listed phone numbers or email addresses).
Insist on written, signed agreements that specify exactly what fees cover, ideally vetted by a qualified lawyer.
Refuse non-refundable up-front fees; legitimate processes rarely require you to pay personal costs to intermediaries.
No matter how charming—or famous—someone seems, never transfer money on their word alone. If anyone asks you to pay for “lobbying,” “influencing,” or “fast-tracking” through personal connections:
Stop immediately.
Verify the claim with the official department.
Report the individual to the police and the cybercrime helpline (dial 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in).
Stay alert, protect your hard-earned money, and always insist on transparency and official channels.
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