Fraudster Poses As MS Dhoni, Demands ?600 For 'Bus Fare' To Supposedly 'Return Home'
In a recent incident that has garnered widespread attention, a screenshot shared on social media revealed a fraudulent message purportedly from MS Dhoni's Instagram account.
As cricket fever continues to grip fans worldwide, a troubling scam has surfaced on social media, specifically targeting followers of legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. Exploiting the current IPL frenzy, scammers are impersonating MS Dhoni and requesting ?600 from unsuspecting fans. A recent screenshot shared on social media exposed a fraudulent message allegedly from MS Dhoni's Instagram account, drawing widespread attention to the issue.
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The message read, "Hi, I am MS Dhoni, messaging you from my private account. I am currently in the outskirts of Ranchi and I have forgotten my wallet. Could you please transfer ?600 via PhonePe so I can return home by bus? I will send the money back once I am home."
The tweet highlighting this scam has gone viral, amassing around 336K views on X. Users flooded the comments section with varied reactions. One user remarked, ¡°Whistle podu at where dude has proved authenticity."
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Another user humorously quipped, ¡°Looks real, where is the QR??"
Others chimed in with comments like, ¡°Kya Kya Dekhna pad rha hai" and ¡°Scammer provided 2 factor authentication. Selfie and then whistle podu."
Amidst this, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves in fifth place on the points table with 8 points and a net run rate of 0.415. Having won 4 out of the 8 matches played, they are set to clash with the Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai this Sunday. According to Google's win probability meter, CSK is favored to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.
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The proliferation of online scams, taking on ever-evolving forms, remains a pressing concern. While impersonation tactics are not novel, the brazen use of celebrity names and photos underscores the audacious lengths to which scammers will go.
As cautionary advice, individuals are urged to refrain from clicking on unfamiliar links. Such instances highlight the imperative for heightened vigilance when engaging with unknown entities online.
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