The Finnish police have issued a warning regarding a phishing scam circulating through emails that falsely claim to be from the police. According to a post on the Central Finland Police Department's Facebook page, these emails are designed to intimidate recipients into believing they have visited prohibited websites. The sender, posing as a police officer, threatens severe legal repercussions if the recipient does not take action within 24 hours of receiving the email.

Typically, such scams aim to scare individuals into paying money to settle unfounded accusations. The fraudulent emails claim that the recipient's IP address has been tied to images and videos of child exploitation, creating further panic and urgency. Furthermore, the emails are doctored with fake signatures of actual police officials, who are completely unaware of the scam and have no involvement in it.

In a twist, the criminals responsible for this phishing attempt have made some blunders in their execution. The message includes incorrect signatures, and the overall presentation may raise red flags for vigilant recipients. The police emphasize that there is no need to react to such messages and advise the public to remain cautious regarding emails that create unnecessary fear and demand immediate action.