Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Fake Website Busted: UP Governor's Image Misused in Scam
Someone made a fake website to trick people, using the name and picture of Uttar Pradesh's Governor, Anandiben Patel.
This website pretended to be connected to sports awards.
The Governor's office found out and reported it.
Now, the police are trying to find who made the fake website.
They are looking at the website's digital tracks to catch the people behind it.
If you see a website you think is fake, you can report it to the cybercrime website or call the cybercrime helpline.
A fraudulent website using UP Governor Anandiben Patel's image has been identified.
The website, 'www.indiansportsaward.org,' falsely listed the Governor as an 'executive member'.
The Governor's office reported the scam after receiving a call about the website.
An FIR has been registered, and the website is being blocked by authorities.
Police are tracing digital footprints to apprehend those responsible.
- Who
- Unknown individuals are behind the fake website.
- What
- A fraudulent website misusing the name of UP Governor Anandiben Patel was created.
- When
- The scam was reported on July 25, and a complaint was filed on Saturday.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To mislead the public, potentially for financial gain.
- Website Name
- www.indiansportsaward.org
- Reported By
- Deputy Secretary to the Governor
- Complaint Filed At
- Cybercrime police station, Lucknow
- FIR Registered
- Yes
- Cybercrime Helpline
- 1930
- Official Website
- cybercrime.gov.in