New Delhi: The email account of Finance Ministry spokesperson has been hacked by someone purportedly in United Kingdom who is sending mails and asking for money.
"Our mail has been hacked, therefore, please ignore all the mails originating from London address asking for money," Finance Ministry spokesperson and Additional DG (Media & Communication) D S Malik said.
The hacker, who is sending mail from the official email account, sought 1,500 pounds pretending that Malik is in trouble and urgently needs monetary help.
"I`m in London, and urgently in need of your help. Please send me Rs 1,500 to enable me to complete my activities here. I will refund you as soon as I return. Send it through Western Union Money Transfer ...," the hacker said in an email sent to journalists.
The hacker has given his address as -- 191 Kingston Road London, SW19 14H, United Kingdom.
Malik, who is in Delhi, said somebody has hacked his account and is trying to trap people.
