New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has issued a public alert concerning a recent wave of fraudulent phone calls made by impersonators claiming to represent either the CBCI or the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI).

According to reports received by Church authorities, several individuals have been contacted from unfamiliar phone numbers. The callers falsely identify themselves as officials from CBCI or CCBI and invite recipients to join alleged online meetings or church-related gatherings. During or after these calls, the fraudsters attempt to extract sensitive information, including One-Time Passwords (OTPs), posing a significant risk to personal security and digital safety.

CBCI has strongly urged the public not to engage with such calls under any circumstances. “Do not share personal information, passwords, or OTPs with unknown callers, even if they claim to be from a religious institution,” the advisory stated.

The organization emphasized that any communication from CBCI or CCBI will come through verifiable and official channels. People who receive suspicious calls are advised to cross-check their authenticity by directly contacting the offices of CBCI or CCBI via their official phone numbers or emails listed on their websites. Verifications should not be carried out through WhatsApp calls or messages, which are more susceptible to cyber exploitation and data theft.

The CBCI concluded its notice by reminding all members of the Catholic community—and the general public—to stay alert, protect personal data, and report any dubious communication attempts immediately. The Church reiterated its commitment to safeguarding its members from deceitful schemes and maintaining trust through transparency and secure communication.


CBCI Contacts:
011-23344470
9871147838
[email protected]

CCBI Contacts:
9632381810
9686110810
[email protected]