Received a Letter Claiming You Are Accused of Possessing Child Pornography and Pedophilia Material? MHA Says Fake Notice on Behalf of I4C and INTERPOL Going Viral in India

Cyber Dost, the cybersecurity awareness handle managed by the Home Ministry, has issued a warning about a fake letter circulating on social media. The fraudulent letter, falsely claiming to be from the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and signed by its CEO Rajesh Kumar, accuses recipients of engaging in child pornography and pedophilia.

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Cyber Dost, the cybersecurity awareness handle managed by the Home Ministry, has issued a warning about a fake letter circulating on social media. The fraudulent letter, falsely claiming to be from the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and signed by its CEO Rajesh Kumar, accuses recipients of engaging in child pornography and pedophilia. In a post shared on August 21, Cyber Dost clarified that the letter is entirely fake and not issued by any government organisation. The warning urged the public to remain calm and avoid falling for such scams, emphasising that the letter is a malicious attempt to deceive individuals. Cyber Dost also advised those encountering cybercrime issues to report them through the official portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in. ‘No Such Officer Exists’: CBI Debunks Fake Letter Circulating on Social Media in Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case, Assures Investigation by Delhi Headquarters.

Home Ministry's Cyber Dost Warns of Fake Letter Circulating on Social Media

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