New Delhi, July 6 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a stern advisory warning the public against fraudulent social media accounts that falsely claim to guide the ministry on critical policy areas, including trade and migration.

In a post shared by its official FactCheck handle on X, the ministry flagged that certain individuals are misrepresenting their credentials online by implying they hold advisory roles within the establishment. These deceptive accounts are reportedly soliciting money by offering paid sessions on how to collaborate with the ministry.

Categorically distancing itself from these handles, the MEA clarified that these individuals have no association with the government body.

"It has come to the notice...