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iQoo India CEO has this ’email scam warning’ for everyone – ET CISO
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iQOO India CEO, Nipun Marya, has issued a warning about a prevalent email scam targeting users across the country. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Marya shared a screenshot of a fraudulent email falsely claiming to be from him. The email, riddled with grammatical errors and misspellings, attempts to deceive recipients by asking for a favour and requesting they refrain from calling as he is “in a meeting.”
Take a look at the post here
— nipunmarya (@nipunmarya)
The screenshot shared on X shows that mail was sent from Marya to a user named Siddhartha. However, the email ID from which it was sent -loiir56@dingtalk.com – looks shady and doesn’t seem to be associated with the CEO of iQoo India. This suggests that the mail wasn’t sent by Marya but by some scammer.In the mail body, the scammer wrote: “I will need you to handle a piece of work for me. Calling your cell phone will be fine but all call are restricted here presentely in a meeting. Are you available at this time?
Thanks,
Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO India”
Marya used the social media platform to warn users about such unsolicited emails and encourage vigilance, particularly when the messages contain threats or demands. This serves as a reminder to be cautious and verify the authenticity of emails before engaging or responding, especially those that seem suspicious or unusual.
How govt has warned users against fake e-notices sent over email
In July, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs, warned citizens about a new wave of “fake emails” disguised as government e-notices. The I4C issued a public advisory urging individuals to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any e-notice received via email. These fraudulent emails often mimic official government communications and may contain threats or demands to deceive recipients.To curb the rising threat of fake government e-notices, the I4C also outlined several countermeasures to help citizens protect themselves. The unit asked users to verify the sender’s email address and ensure it ends with “gov.in.”
Secondly, the I4C also suggested users conduct online research to confirm the legitimacy of any officials mentioned in the email.
Finally, the advisory also asked users to contact the relevant government department directly to verify the email’s authenticity. With these simple steps, individuals can avoid falling victim to these deceptive scams.
