Scam Alert: Sudha Murthy targeted by fraudsters, threatened in the name of a pornographic video..

Rajya Sabha MP and social activist Sudha Murthy has become the latest victim of cybercrime. An unknown person called her, claiming to be an employee of the Department of Telecommunications, and threatened to disseminate pornographic videos online from her mobile number. The caller also threatened to suspend her mobile services if she did not take immediate action.

What was the whole story?
The incident occurred on September 5th, when Sudha Murthy received a call on her mobile phone. The caller identified himself as an official from the Department of Telecommunications, making the scam even more credible. He told Murthy that her mobile number was not linked to Aadhaar and was being misused. Upon hearing this, Murthy immediately filed a police complaint. The caller also appeared on the Truecaller app as belonging to the Department of Telecommunications, further increasing the seriousness of the fraud.

In such calls, fraudsters pose as government officials and attempt to extract personal information from people. This is a common cyber scam that often affects even ordinary people.

Sudha Murthy filed an FIR with the police.
Sudha Murthy immediately filed a complaint against this fraud at the Cyber ​​Crime Police Station in Bengaluru. Police have registered an FIR in this matter under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act. Police stated that the caller, posing as an official from the Department of Telecommunications, created a fake identity and attempted to extract personal information.

Police are now investigating to catch the scammer. Officials say that caution should be exercised in the face of such fraudulent calls and scams, and any suspicious call should be reported to the police immediately.

Tips to avoid cyber fraud:
Do not immediately trust any caller, as scammers sometimes pose as government officials. Do not share personal information such as mobile number, Aadhaar, or bank details with anyone. Furthermore, if a call appears suspicious, immediately inform the relevant department or police.

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