Cyber Fraud Alert: Fake Collector WhatsApp ID Traps Balotra Residents

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News18•03-02-2026, 23:44
Cyber Fraud Alert: Fake Collector WhatsApp ID Traps Balotra Residents
- •Cyber fraudsters are using a fake WhatsApp ID with Balotra Collector Sushil Kumar's name and photo.
- •Messages are being sent from an international number to citizens, traders, and officials.
- •Collector Sushil Kumar informed the Superintendent of Police, leading to an investigation by district police and cyber cell.
- •Administration warns against responding to messages from unknown numbers requesting financial aid or personal info.
- •Public advised to report suspicious numbers to police or cybercrime helpline and avoid clicking links.
Why It Matters: Beware of fake WhatsApp IDs impersonating officials; verify contacts and report suspicious activity immediately.
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