In the email, which has the BKA logo and the logo of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, Mr. CARSTEN MEYWIRTH, head of the cybercrime department, addresses the person addressed and claims that the recipient is now the subject of legal proceedings relating to child pornography, exhibitionism and pornographic websites Cyber pornography.
Here are various examples of what such fake news can look like. An overview:
The subject of the email is, for example: “Subject: LAWSUIT (Object Nº1-T6B43)”
The person addressed is asked to contact de [email protected] . In addition, an article (390-1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure is mentioned, which does not exist in the Code of Criminal Procedure in Germany. This and other content suggests a French-speaking background. The subject of the email is: “ Subject: LAWSUIT (Object Nº1-T6B43) ” (Other subject variants are conceivable)
Do not respond to these emails and do not reply to the addresses given there. If attachments are included, do not open them under any circumstances, as they could contain malware, among other things.
Note: These emails are fake and do not come from the authorities mentioned. If you have received such an email, please do not open the attachment and/or do not send any personal data back to the email addresses listed there . If you have complied with the fake request, inform your local police station and, if necessary, file a report.
Never send copies of your ID to unknown people! Furthermore, there may be requests for payment after contacting us. Do not comply with any payment requests! Be careful when you receive such emails. There is also always the risk of malware being sent as an attachment.
Should I reply to this email?
No, absolutely not. This fake email does not come from the police, but from criminals. Once you respond, you confirm to the criminals that your email address exists. As a result, you can expect to be asked for a large amount of money.
How do I know it's a scam?
- Email addresses: Look closely at the sender's email address.
- Missing salutation: If there is no salutation and you are only addressed with a “Hello” or “Dear Madam, Dear Sir”, you can assume that the letter was sent en masse to countless people.
- Different forms of address: Sometimes you're called "Dutz", sometimes you're called Siez.
- No specific description of the crime: You are accused of a crime. But what exactly it is is not explained - i.e. when, what, where was consumed or shared.
- Time pressure and numerous threats: Writing creates pressure to respond immediately. If you don't respond within 48 hours, an arrest warrant will allegedly be issued for you. “Your file” will also be passed on to the media and you will be publicly exposed.
- Punishment without a hearing: You will be punished without a hearing or personal testimony. This is not an official procedure!
- Incomplete sentences, translation errors: Pay attention to the spelling. There are incomplete sentences, various terminology and some of the grammar is incorrect.
No official authority sends such documents!
With content from the Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office
Also read: Summons from the Berlin police, Europol and Interpol
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