Centre raises alarm over scam e-mails targeting public for money

The fraudsters have used different e-mail addresses for sending the aforementioned fake e-mails with attachments

The fraudsters have used different e-mail addresses for sending the aforementioned fake e-mails with attachments
The fraudsters have used different e-mail addresses for sending the aforementioned fake e-mails with attachments

High alert issued on fraudsters sending fake e-mails to extort money

On Thursday, the Centre issued a high alert for the public over several fake and fraudulent e-mails that have been circulated by fraudsters to defraud many people.

The police have been alerted to take necessary action in the matter.

The fraudulent emails include an attachment containing letters bearing the names and signatures of Sandeep Khirwar, ADG, Cyber Crime and Economic Offence, Delhi Police Headquarters, Delhi, and Anupam Prakash, Joint Secretary (COFEPOSA), Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB). These documents also feature stamps and logos from CEIB, Intelligence Bureau, and Cyber Cell, Delhi.

According to a Finance Ministry statement, the letter makes allegations of child pornography, pedophilia, cyber pornography, sexually explicit exhibit, grooming, etc. levelled against the receivers of the said e-mails.

The receiver of any such email should be aware of this fraudulent attempt. It is informed to the public that any such e-mails with the attachment should not be responded to and such cases may be reported to the nearest police station/ cyber police station.

The fraudsters have used different e-mail addresses for sending the aforementioned fake e-mails with attachments.

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1 COMMENT

  1. i.e. Modi asking money from citizens !!

    Sleeping citizens should lose money & then only understand the value & hidden intent of scams & scamsters i.e. money going to Pappu accounts

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