Gardaí in Donegal are warning the public about a scam in which fraudsters, pretending to be An Garda Síochána, are telling people they have been accused of pornography crimes.
The email, which contains a garda logo, tells people they are accused of sexual offences by talking to minors and
The person is asked to contact a fake Garda email address with ‘evidence’ or face an arrest warrant and detention.
The email states: “We have initiated legal proceedings against you following seizure by cyber-infiltration for: child pornography, paedophilia, cyber-pornography and exhibitionism.”
“Please send evidence by email so that it can be examined and verified within a strict 48-hour period. After this time, we will be forced to send our report to the court in your area to issue and arrest warrant, which will result in your immediate arrest by the security police closest to your home.”
Gardaí have confirmed that the scam email is NOT issued by An Garda Síochána.
“It is designed by the scammers to elicit fear and obtain money by deception.
“If you receive this type of email, do not respond. Delete it and block the sender.”
Scam email. Photo: An Garda Siochana Donegal
