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This is a version of Fake Interpol Email Extortion.

Fake Interpol 'Administrative Offense' with 48‑Hour Arrest Threat

Email claims you committed an “administrative offense” and urges you to open an attachment. The attached letter uses the Interpol logo, a case number, and threats of arrest and public exposure unless you reply within 48 hours to a non‑official address. The goal is to scare you into paying a bogus fine or giving personal details.

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What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

  1. Uses a confusing address to appear legitimate (l_frech@stu-coursflorent.fr)

  2. Attachment with Interpol logo, case number, and formal legal tone

  3. Short 48-hour deadline to create panic and rush a response

  4. Contact email is on an unrelated domain (akeonet.com), not an official government domain

  5. Threats of arrest and public exposure to pressure payment or disclosures

How this scam works

  1. 1

    Step 1: You receive an email that looks official (Interpol logo, legal wording) with a subject like “Update on an ongoing administrative offense.”

  2. 2

    Step 2: The message asks you to open an attached document that cites a made-up case number and a short deadline (often 48 hours).

  3. 3

    Step 3: The attachment instructs you to reply to a non-official email address to avoid arrest or public exposure.

  4. 4

    Step 4: If you respond, the scammer ramps up the fear and demands payment (sometimes via bank transfer, crypto, or gift cards) or sensitive information to “close the case.”

  5. 5

    Step 5: If you ignore them, the threats continue for a while and then stop. Real law enforcement does not work this way.

✓ Do this

  • Stay calm. Real police do not email threats or demand payment by email.
  • Delete the email without replying. If you opened the attachment, run a security scan.
  • Verify concerns directly with your local police using phone numbers from their official website.
  • Keep a copy (screenshots) if you plan to report it.

✗ Avoid this

  • Do not reply to the sender or the contact email in the attachment.
  • Do not pay any “fines,” buy gift cards, or send crypto to resolve this.
  • Do not open unknown attachments or click links from unexpected legal threats.
  • Do not share your full name, ID numbers, bank details, or passwords.

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

  1. 1 Excerpt 1
    Hello, It has been determined that you have committed an administrative offense. We ask you to open the attached document to learn the steps to resolve this situation. Sincerely, Inspector Louise FRECH
  2. 2 Excerpt 2
    BRIGADE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS – INTERPOL Case No. DC56-ART798 OBJECT: CONVENING We are initiating legal proceedings... You have 48 hours to reply. To facilitate the review, we kindly ask you to send an e-mail justifying your actions to: Inter.oipc@akeonet.com Once this deadline has passed... a warrant for your arrest... entry on the national sex offenders register.

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