Spanish authorities warn of scam that extorts money with false accusations of paedophilia and child pornography

Cybersecurity

The fraudsters send fake court reports alleging that the recipient has viewed child pornography materials

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The Spanish consumers' association has warned of a scam in which fraudsters extort money by falsely accusing victims of child sexual abuse offences.

The scam involves fake court complaints alleging that the recipient has viewed child sexual abuse material online and demanding payment in exchange for dropping the case.

The consumer organisation said the fraudsters send what appears to be a formal complaint intended for the courts, claiming they have detected the recipient viewing child sexual abuse material online. They then demand money in return for withdrawing the complaint.

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