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Govt issues warning over fake porn threat letters that accuse you in 24 hours
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
It claims you accessed child porn — but it’s a scam
The Home Ministry’s Cyber Dost has warned Indians about a fraudulent viral letter falsely claiming recipients accessed child pornography and demanding legal action within 24 hours. The note impersonates the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, including threats of prosecution. Similar messages have been received by The Times of India. Citizens are urged to stay calm and report the cybercrime instead of engaging.
- Cyber Dost says the viral letter is fraudulent and impersonates cybercrime bodies
- The message falsely accuses people of child pornography access
- Threats of legal action within 24 hours are part of the scam
- Report suspected cybercrime and don’t panic or respond
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The Economic Times