Government warns: This is one of the 'Digital Arrest' letters that criminals have used to dupe crores from people across India

Published On : 2024-11-28T17:39:07+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The government has issued a warning about a widespread cyber scam targeting individuals across India. The scam involves fraudulent letters threatening recipients with "digital arrest" unless they comply with the scammers' demands

PIB Fact Check unit which helps in dispelling myths, rumours and false claims posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) has confirmed that it is a fake message and has asked users not to believe this fake information.

These letters are designed to appear official often mimicking the letterhead and logos of government agencies like the Cyber Crime Cell or the Income Tax Department. They typically include fabricated charges and threats of legal action, urging victims to contact a provided phone number or email address

Warning issued by the governmentWarning issued by the government“In a letter purportedly issued by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center(I4C), several allegations are being leveled at the recipient & a reply is being sought #PIBFactCheck This letter is fake. No such letter has been issued

Warning issued by the government

What is a fake letter?

What is a fake letter?

By the mandate of Shri. Rajesh Kumar CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre: in partnership with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which is the National Nodal Agency for INTERPOL in India: 1, hereby notify you of a computerized seizure of cyber-infiltration

**CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

**PEDOPHILIA

**CYBER PORNOGRAPHY

**EXHIBIT

GROOMING

CERTIFIED COPY

The Criminal Code of India Section 14 of the POCSO Act 2012 Section 292, Section 67A and Section 678 of the Information Technology Act 2000 criminalize the publication or transmission of sexually explicit acts or conduct in electronic form of juvenile pomography and is punishable on first conviction by

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Indian Cybercrime Units perform an investigative role against victims through the technology of information, suggests, Possess, produce, disseminate or access child pornographic images and materials within our territory.

The government has also given a number of steps to be implemented by Internet service providers (ISPs) to protect children from sexual abuse online.

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I decided to reach you privately be tr Justice prosecutors for immediate prosecution. With immediate effect respond to this message d state you review before appropriate sanctions will be impose whin 24 hours. Fallure to respond within 24 hours from now the prost against you through the nearest police station

How to stay safe: How to stay safe:

How do I stay safe?

Do not engage: Never respond to emails or calls demanding money or personal information.

Verify with authorities: Contact the relevant government department directly to confirm the legitimacy of any claims.

Report suspicious activity: Report the scam to the authorities so they can track and apprehend the perpetrators.

The PIB urges citizens to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to such scams. They recommend relying on official government websites and verified communication channels for legitimate information.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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