ED Launches QR Code Verification System to Combat Fake Summons and Digital Arrest Scams: How to Verify Official Communications

Oct 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has introduced a new QR code verification system to combat the rising threat of fake summons and digital arrest scams. This security measure allows citizens to authenticate official communications through scannable QR codes and unique passcodes, protecting them from fraudsters impersonating ED officials. The system offers two verification methods and represents an important step in the agency's ongoing efforts to safeguard the public from sophisticated cyber fraud schemes.