In the digital world, scammers are deceiving people in new ways. A new scam has come to light, where fraudsters are tricking people by sending them fake court order emails.
Fake Court Order Email Scam: Scammers are continuously finding new ways to cheat people. In this latest scam, fraudsters are sending fake court order emails. These emails claim that a court order has been issued against you for your internet activities. The government has identified it as a fraud and has advised everyone to be cautious.
Government Warning
The government’s official PIB Fact Check handle has issued an alert on X (formerly Twitter). The email claims to be from the Indian Intelligence Bureau, accusing users of using the internet for inappropriate activities and threatening legal action. However, don’t believe it—it’s a complete hoax.
What is Claimed in the Email?
This fake email states that your internet activities have been flagged by the Indian Intelligence Bureau and that a court order has been issued against you. It alleges that you have used the internet to watch pornography. The email further claims that the Intelligence Bureau, in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Police Unit, monitors such activities using state-of-the-art forensic tools. At the end of the email, a person calling himself “Prosecutor” Prashant Gautam signs off.
Ignore the Email
The government has clarified that this email is entirely fake and has been created solely to scare or trap people. Legal notices are never sent via unauthorized emails. They always follow an official process. If you are concerned about your online safety, the correct course of action is to file a complaint on India’s official Cyber Crime Portal.
What to Do If You Receive an Email Like This?
- Don’t Panic: This is just an attempt to scare and deceive you.
- Don’t Click on the Link or Share Any Information: These scams are designed to steal your personal information or install malware on your device.
- Report It: Send this email to cybercrime.gov.in, India’s official cybercrime reporting portal. Be alert and protect yourself from such scams.