The Indian government has issued an official warning to the public in response to the growing number of cyber scams that target Indian residents. Threat actors are spreading fake letters that appear to be official government communication in an attempt to steal the money. The letter states that the recipient runs the possibility of being digitally arrested if they fail to pay or divulge information.
These letters, which seem to be from official government organizations like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C), accuse the recipient of cybercrimes such child pornography, pedophilia, and cyberpornography. In addition to include legal excerpts from the Indian Penal Code and assurances that authorities are looking into the situation, the letter’s end typically carries alarming threats of urgent legal action if the victim does not reply within a specified length of time.
The government has declared that none of the agencies are sending out these letters, with the assistance of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). These letters are obviously fake, and cybercriminals are spreading them in an effort to defraud the public, according to PIB’s social media post. Additionally, the authorities cautioned against taking action or placing your trust in them.
The post goes on to say that these emails and communications often come from high-ranking officials, like the CEO of I4C, and even mention the cooperation with the CBI and Interpol to make it seem more authentic and to scare and deceive people.
Advice for being safe:
The government has released a few suggestions to help you avoid falling for scams like these:
1. Don’t reply: Don’t reply to any emails or letters that make reference to a ransom demand, legal action, or anything else.
2. Confirm: If you have received any of these letters, you should get in touch with the appropriate government offices via formal channels before acting.
3. Report: You should inform the authorities if you have received such emails, calls, texts, or letters.
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