Beware of fraudulent govt emails: Home ministry issues public warning

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a public notice urging citizens to authenticate e-notices received via email. The advisory cautions against falling prey to fraudulent emails disguised as official government notices.

The I4C’s public advertisement warns citizens about fraudulent emails designed to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals. It suggests several counter-measures for handling such emails, including verifying the authenticity of the email’s origin.