District administration urges vigilance as fraudulent account targets unsuspecting residents
Authorities are investigating a fake Facebook account impersonating Ananya Mittal, the District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Jamshedpur, and urging residents to exercise caution when engaging with the fraudulent profile.
JAMSHEDPUR – The district administration has issued an alert following the discovery of a fake Facebook account purporting to be the official profile of Ananya Mittal, the District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Jamshedpur.
The fraudulent account, operating under the name “DC Jamshedpur,” has been sending friend requests and messages to unsuspecting individuals within the district, raising concerns among authorities and citizens alike.
In response to the situation, the district administration has issued a stern warning to the public, advising them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity originating from the counterfeit profile.
Ananya Mittal has directed the Cyber Cell to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, emphasizing the importance of identifying and prosecuting those responsible for creating and operating the fake account.
Residents are being encouraged to promptly report and block any communication received from the fraudulent profile, and to reach out to the Cyber Cell in Jamshedpur or the Information and Public Relations department with any information regarding encounters with the fake ID.
The district administration has assured the public that stringent measures will be taken to ensure the safety and security of residents, and that such deceptive activities will be swiftly dealt with.
As the investigation progresses, authorities remind citizens to exercise caution when engaging with online profiles claiming to represent official figures, and to play an active role in safeguarding themselves and their community against online deception and fraud.
Sources added that by remaining alert and promptly reporting suspicious activity, residents can contribute to the collective effort to combat the spread of misinformation and protect the integrity of official communication channels.
