Dhanbad: Fraudster Creates Fake Facebook Account in Deputy Commissioner's Name, Administration Issues Warning

Once again, a case of cyber fraud has emerged in Dhanbad district. A fraudster has created a fake Facebook account using the name and profile photo of Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Mr. Aditya Ranjan. Through this fake account, the fraudster is sending friend requests and attempting to scam people via Facebook Messenger. Deputy Commissioner's Appeal: Be Cautious of Messages on Facebook Messenger Taking the matter seriously, Deputy Commissioner Aditya Ranjan has urged citizens to remain vigilant. He stated that if any unauthorized account sends a request for money, any kind of offer, or suspicious links, people should immediately block the account and report it to Facebook. He clearly mentioned that he never asks for money or requests personal information through such means. Where to File a Complaint? The administration has informed citizens that such incidents can be reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in or at the nearest police station. Police Informed, Action Will Be Taken Swiftly The matter has already been reported to the police, and strict action will soon be taken against the fraudster. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that such cyber crimes are aimed at misleading both the public and the administration, and they will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Precaution Is the Best Protection: Do not accept friend requests from unknown Facebook accounts Do not click on suspicious messages or links Immediately report scammers to the police and cyber cell Make your friends and family aware of such fraud attempts