Meghalaya Police Alert Residents to Scam Using Fake DGP Communications

Shillong, Meghalaya: The Meghalaya Police have issued an urgent alert about a new scam targeting residents with deceptive emails and messages allegedly from the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya.

In a statement on Twitter, the police warned, “Scammers are sending emails/messages that appear to be from the Desk of the DGP, Meghalaya, attempting to deceive people and extort money.”

These fake communications falsely accuse recipients of visiting illegal websites and threaten legal action, aiming to frighten victims into paying money to avoid supposed criminal charges.

Authorities urge the public to exercise extreme caution when receiving such messages. “DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO SUCH SCAMS! We urge you to remain vigilant and skeptical of such messages,” the police emphasized.

To combat this threat, Meghalaya Police advise citizens to verify the authenticity of any suspicious communications by contacting their nearest local police station or dialing the emergency number 112.

This scam alert underscores the importance of public awareness about evolving cyber threats. Residents are reminded to be cautious of unsolicited messages, particularly those demanding money or personal information.