Mid-day recently came across a forged IndiGo ground staff appointment letter bearing the letterhead of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Officials warn of a burgeoning scam. The forged letter, dated July 27, meticulously crafted to appear authentic, was brought to this reporter’s notice by an applicant. The letter states, “We are pleased to offer you an appointment in our organisation as Ground staff. You will be based in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The date of your training would be August 1, 2024, and your date of joining would be August 21, 2024. In Mumbai, Maharashtra. (sic)”

The letter also states, “You will be on training for an initial period of 21 days and on probation for a period of one month following successful completion of training. Your transition from trainee to probation will be based on your appraisal at the end of the period of training.”