Government has warned about a fake email claiming to be from the Indian Intelligence Bureau.
The email accuses recipients of using their internet for inappropriate activities.
The email is signed off by a so-called "Prosecutor," Prashant Gautam.
Have you received a shocking email claiming there’s a court order against your internet usage? If yes, you’re not alone. The government has flagged this as a scam and is urging everyone to stay alert.
The alert was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the government’s official PIB Fact Check handle, warning users about a fake email claiming to be from the Indian Intelligence Bureau. The email accuses recipients of using their internet for inappropriate activities and even threatens legal action. But don’t fall for it as it’s a scam.
Here’s what the email claims
The email alleges that your internet traffic has been flagged by the Indian Intelligence Bureau and that a court order has been issued against you. It accuses recipients of using their internet to watch pornography and states that the Intelligence Bureau, in partnership with a cybercrime police unit, has advanced forensic tools to track such activities. The email is signed off by a so-called “Prosecutor,” Prashant Gautam.
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Why you should ignore this email
- It’s fake: The government has officially confirmed that this email is fake. It’s designed to scare people into responding or clicking on malicious links.
- No real court orders via email: Genuine legal notices are never sent via random emails. Official communication always follows proper legal procedures.
- Cybercrime complaints don’t work like this: If you have concerns about your online activity or security, the right channel is India’s official cybercrime complaint portal.
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What you should do if you get this email
- Don’t panic: It’s just a phishing attempt to scare or scam you.
- Don’t click on links or share information: These scams often try to steal personal data or infect devices with malware.
- Report it: Forward the email to cybercrime.gov.in, India’s official cybercrime reporting portal.
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