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Indian Actors Warn of Surge in Imposter Accounts and Fake Phone Numbers

Fresh warnings this week underscore fan risk, prompting a cybercrime complaint plan as pressure mounts on social platforms.

Overview

  • Rakul Preet Singh says a fake number has been messaging her contacts and reports that her team is working toward a cybercrime complaint.
  • Aditi Rao Hydari flagged a WhatsApp impersonator pitching bogus photoshoots, noting that all legitimate communication goes through her team.
  • Shriya Saran reported an imposter sending inappropriate messages using her identity and said the situation was getting out of hand.
  • Actor Raj Arjun shared screenshots of a number posing as daughter Sara Arjun, after which she reaffirmed @thesaraarjun as her only official Instagram account.
  • Singer Akasa posted a fake number screenshot, urged followers to block and report it, and said she is taking the necessary action.