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Emergency Information for American Citizens

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29 December, 2025

Report Fraud or Criminal Activity

If you suspect fraud or criminal activity, report it immediately—even if it does not fully meet the legal definition.

All emails are handled confidentially, and your privacy is protected. While we cannot disclose the actions taken due to privacy laws, every report is thoroughly reviewed, and appropriate action is taken in line with applicable laws and policies.

Visa Fraud

Visa fraud may involve misrepresentation, falsification of documents, or any other deceptive practices. If you suspect fraud related to visa applications or processes, please report it to the appropriate email address for your location in India.

Visa Fraud
Post in India Email address
New Delhi NDCONSINQ@state.gov
Mumbai Mumbaif@state.gov
Chennai ChennaiAF@state.gov
Hyderabad HYDFPU@state.gov
Kolkata KolkataFPU@state.gov

 

Criminal Activity

If you have information about criminal activity, including illegal migration, border crossings, human smuggling, trafficking, or other threats to safety or security, report it to the designated email address for criminal activity reporting.

Criminal Activity
Post in India Email address
New Delhi  CFIUND@state.gov 
Mumbai mumbai_visa_fraud@state.gov
Chennai ChennaiAF@state.gov
Hyderabad hydcrim@state.gov
Kolkata kolkatacfiu@state.gov

 

Additional Information

Providing detailed information will help ensure a thorough investigation. If you are emailing about a specific visa holder or applicant, please include as much information as possible, such as the case number, the full name as listed on the passport, date of birth, passport number, and a detailed description of the suspected activity. If available, please attach any court documents, photographs, or other relevant evidence to the email.