The public are warned to be wary of a fake email bearing the name of the prime minister’s wife Rosmah Mansor.

The Prime Minister’s Office in a statement today confirmed the email used a fake account and had malicious intentions.

“The Prime Minister’s Office was informed of a fake email using the name of Rosmah Mansor being spread on the Internet.

“It is hoped members of the public are not easily influenced by the agenda of the perpetrators of the e-mail who are trying to tarnish the good name of the prime minister’s wife,” said the statement.

The Prime Minister’s Office also stated that a police report had been lodged over the matter.

- Bernama