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Crime
Fake Notice Purportedly from Delhi Police Sent to X, Officials Warn of Scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 06:32 PM
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A counterfeit notice allegedly signed by the Delhi Police was sent to an entity identified as X, prompting police to deny involvement and caution the public against similar scams.
Delhi police have publicly refuted any connection to a notice that was recently circulated under their name and addressed to an entity referred to as X. The document, which mimics official formatting, was identified as a counterfeit by the police's cyber cell, which has launched an investigation into its origin.
According to the police spokesperson, the notice contains misleading language and false claims that could be used to extract personal or financial information from the recipient. Authorities have urged individuals and organizations to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from law enforcement before taking any action.
The incident highlights a growing trend of fraudulent communications that exploit the credibility of police agencies. The cyber cell is coordinating with other law enforcement bodies to trace the source of the fake notice and to prevent further dissemination.
Anyone who receives similar suspicious notices is advised to report them immediately to the Delhi Police cyber crime helpline, providing copies of the document for forensic analysis. The police continue to monitor the situation and will update the public as the investigation progresses.
According to the police spokesperson, the notice contains misleading language and false claims that could be used to extract personal or financial information from the recipient. Authorities have urged individuals and organizations to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from law enforcement before taking any action.
The incident highlights a growing trend of fraudulent communications that exploit the credibility of police agencies. The cyber cell is coordinating with other law enforcement bodies to trace the source of the fake notice and to prevent further dissemination.
Anyone who receives similar suspicious notices is advised to report them immediately to the Delhi Police cyber crime helpline, providing copies of the document for forensic analysis. The police continue to monitor the situation and will update the public as the investigation progresses.