3 fake Facebook profiles impersonate AIIMS Bhopal top official, alert issued
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, has issued a cyber fraud warning after multiple fake social media profiles were found impersonating the institute's Executive Director, Professor (Dr) Ajay Singh.The institute revealed that cybercriminals are exploiting these fraudulent accounts to mislead people and extort money through false claims.In an official statement released on Tuesday evening, AIIMS Bhopal cautioned the public against engaging with suspicious messages or friend requests from accounts bearing Prof Singh's name or photo.advertisement
Investigations confirmed that at least three fake Facebook profiles impersonating the director were created in the last two days.'These impostors are sending friend requests and then asking for money using various excuses. Unfortunately, this is not the first time such an incident has occurred. Similar fraudulent attempts have been made in the past using my name," Ajay Singh said.The institute has urged people to verify any communication claiming to be from Professor Singh and to promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.Must Watch
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