The Enforcement Directorate (ED) advises the public to stay vigilant against fraudulent summons. According to ED officials, there have been attempts to scam individuals by sending fake notices and summons under the guise of the ED. These counterfeit summons mimic genuine ones, making it challenging for ordinary people to distinguish between them.
ED officials explained all genuine summons are now system-generated and include a QR code and unique passcode. Using these, anyone can effortlessly verify the authenticity of a summons. The summons also feature the issuing officer's signature, seal, official email ID, and phone number.
There are two ways to verify a summons. The first method involves scanning the QR code to detect discrepancies and prevent fraud. Consider the following steps:
Scan the QR code on the summons with your mobile device.
ED's website page will open upon scanning.
Enter the passcode written on the summons on this page.
If the details are accurate, the website will display comprehensive summons information (such as name, officer's name, position, and date).
The second method involves visiting ED's official website to check the summons. This method is straightforward; follow a few steps to verify the summons sent to you.
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Visit ED's website at https://enforcementdirectorate.gov.in.
Click on the 'Verify Your Summons' option.
Enter the summons number and passcode.
If the information is correct, the website will show details of the genuine summons.
The ED mentioned that this verification can occur 24 hours after the issuance, excluding holidays and weekends.
If you suspect a summons wasn't system-issued, contact the ED officer below for verification:
Name: Rahul Verma
Position: Assistant Director
Address: Enforcement Directorate, A-Block, Enforcement Bhawan, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi - 110011
Email: adinv2-ed@gov.in
Phone: 011-23339172
The ED clarified that some con artists exploit terms like 'digital arrest' or 'online arrest' to extort money by intimidation. The ED asserted, 'No such law exists. Arrests made by the ED are conducted in person, following legal proceedings, and never online or digitally.'
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The ED urges the public not to trust any individual or message that demands money or threatens arrest while claiming to be an ED officer.
