28/08/2026
π¨ CYBERSECURITY ALERT: PHISHING EMAIL SCAMπ¨
β οΈ Please be alert! A phishing email containing a fraudulent legal/police notice is currently circulating.
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement agencies and using fake official logos, stamps, signatures, and high-ranking officialsβ names to make the email appear genuine. The messages may falsely claim that you are under investigation for serious online offences and threaten immediate arrest, legal action, or public exposure if you do not respond within 48β72 hours.
π§ Example of a suspicious sender:
`[email protected]`
Even if the email claims to be from an official agency, always check the actual sender address carefully. Scammers often use free email services such as Gmail to impersonate legitimate organisations.
π΄ WATCH OUT FOR THESE RED FLAGS:
β’ π¨ Intimidation, threats, and extreme urgency
β’ π Suspicious PDF attachments or documents
β’ βοΈ Poor grammar, unusual formatting, or inconsistent official terminology
β’ π§ Requests to reply to personal or unverified email addresses
β’ π€« Instructions to keep the matter secret or avoid contacting others
π‘οΈ WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
β DO NOT open attachments or click links
β DO NOT reply or provide personal information
β DO NOT make any payments or follow suspicious instructions
π’ REPORT the email immediately to the ICT Services Help Desk
π 03-6421 6666
π§ [email protected]
ποΈ After reporting, delete the suspicious email from your inbox and trash.
π‘ Remember: Do not be intimidated by threats or urgent deadlines. Always verify the sender and report suspicious emails through the proper channels.
π Stay vigilant. Think before you click. Protect your account and personal information.