Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Fake Facebook Account Impersonates Ranchi DC, Raising Fraud Concerns
Someone made a fake Facebook account pretending to be the boss of Ranchi, India, called the Deputy Commissioner.
They're trying to trick people into becoming friends.
The real boss says it's not them!
They think the fake account is trying to steal money or information.
The police are now trying to find out who made the fake account.
They are also telling everyone to be careful and not trust friend requests from people they don't know.
A fake Facebook account impersonating Ranchi's Deputy Commissioner (DC) was created.
The fraudulent profile is sending friend requests to citizens, raising cyber fraud concerns.
The district administration confirmed the DC has no connection to the fake account.
An FIR has been filed, and the Cyber Crime Unit is investigating the incident.
Citizens are urged to be vigilant and avoid accepting friend requests from unverified sources.
- Who
- Unidentified individuals created the fake account.
- What
- A fake Facebook account impersonating Ranchi's Deputy Commissioner.
- When
- Information not available.
- Where
- Ranchi, India.
- Why
- Suspected to extract personal information or financial benefits.
- Incident
- Fake Facebook account
- Target
- Ranchi DC Manjunath Bhajantri
- Suspected Crime
- Cyber fraud, identity theft
- Action Taken
- FIR filed, Cyber Crime Unit investigation
- Victims
- Citizens
- Official Advice
- Avoid unfamiliar friend requests