Warning Issued About Fraudulent Social Media Accounts
Officials issued warning about deceptive Instagram profiles posing as experts in governance,stirring concern. These accounts,often seeking money,misrepresent links with a government body handling external affairs .
With wave of fake accounts,advisory aims to highlight misinformation dangers and unethical financial practices targeting social media users. An official statement described ongoing issue,declaring, “The ministry has observed individuals posting on social networks,falsely claiming to provide policy advice.”
Some try to bolster credibility by sharing images with high-profile leaders,like External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and diplomats at events . They craft a façade of legitimacy to profit from misleading claims of influence in government circles. “These figures have no real ties to our ministry,and we caution everyone about such deceptive content on social media,” the organization stressed.
Officials have kept an eye on these misleading profiles,which are worrying due to exploitation based on false influence claims. One commentator noted similarities with past cyber scams,especially those from Myanmar targeting vulnerable people. The commentator said,“Certain profiles have gained attention for asking followers for money on diplomatic or policy topics,leading to this alert.”
Though specific accounts weren't named,the ministry confirmed identifying those involved in illicit practices. This proactive stance aims to shield community from scams,highlighting need for verifying info before engaging with these accounts…
