India, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom has launched an awareness program against visa fraud. The campaign was launched at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar in the presence of LPU Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal.

The 'Visa Fraud Ton Bacho' campaign aims to help protect Indian citizens in Punjab from physical, financial and emotional risks of visa fraud and irregular migration.

It includes a new dedicated WhatsApp support line (+91 70652 51380), which will offer support in English and Punjabi. Citizens will be able to identify common visa scam tactics using the helpline, which will also provide access to official guidance for those seeking legal routes to travel to the UK.

Alongside the...