A&N Police Issues Public Advisory Against Fraudulent Emails Allegedly from Investigative Agencies

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Port Blair, March 18: There has been a recent surge in fraudulent emails, purportedly from Indian Cyber Crime & Indian Cyber Squad or in the name of government fictitious agencies, such as BPR&D, IB & CBI. These malicious emails are accompanied by fake and fabricated letters, falsely bearing the letterheads of investigative bodies such as the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), or Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D). They threaten severe legal consequences if recipients do not cooperate and falsely accuse individuals of involvement in pornographic images and materials or narcotics smuggling.

These deceitful emails are intended to intimidate individuals and coerce them into complying with the fraudulent demands of the perpetrators. They aim to exploit fear and manipulate recipients into responding. It's imperative to recognize that these emails are scams, and recipients should not engage or respond to them. The scammers are trying to induce panic and deceive unsuspecting citizens of their hard earned money.

It's important to note that legitimate law enforcement agencies such as IB, CBI, or BPR&D do not engage in such unsolicited communication. Citizens should remain vigilant and report any suspicious emails to the appropriate authorities.

In this regard, Andaman and Nicobar Police issues the following advisory to safeguard yourself:

1) Refrain from responding to or engaging with any emails claiming to be from Cyber Cell India, Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), if received unexpectedly.

2) Before taking any action/replying, verify the legitimacy of the email by contacting your local Police Station/Cyber Crime Police Station.

3) Avoid clicking on links from suspicious emails or posts, as they could lead to compromised pages, and lead to financial loss.

4) Spread awareness among friends, family, and colleagues to prevent further victims falling prey to these scams.

5) Report any such incidents on Cybercrime.gov.in portal and follow @CyberDost on Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Koo and LindedIn to know more about safety tips.

For assistance, information or enquiries, please contact: Cyber Crime Police Station, A&N Islands, over National Helpline No. 1930 and A&N Police Helpline No. 9531856083 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.