The Hyderabad Police Commissioner has issued an urgent warning to citizens about a fraudulent social media account operating under his name. The fake account has been attempting to deceive members of the public by posing as the city's top police official.
Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm on Impersonation
Police Commissioner K Sreenivasa Reddy confirmed that an unidentified individual has created a fake social media profile using his name and photographs. The Hyderabad police chief emphasized that he maintains no personal social media accounts and that any profiles claiming to represent him are completely fraudulent.
The Commissioner's office became aware of the impersonation attempt after receiving multiple inquiries from concerned citizens who had encountered the fake profile. Police officials immediately began investigating the matter to identify the person behind the deceptive account.
Official Response and Public Advisory
In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Hyderabad Police Department clarified that Commissioner Reddy does not operate any social media accounts in his personal capacity. The police administration has alerted the relevant social media platform about the fake account and requested its immediate removal.
The Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police has been directed to investigate the matter thoroughly. Authorities are working to trace the origin of the fake account and identify the individual responsible for creating it. Legal action is expected to be taken against the perpetrator once identified.
Protecting Citizens from Online Fraud
This incident highlights the growing problem of social media impersonation targeting public officials. The Hyderabad Police has issued specific guidelines for citizens to protect themselves from such scams:
- Verify the authenticity of social media accounts claiming to represent government officials
- Avoid sharing personal information with unverified accounts
- Report suspicious accounts to the police immediately
- Follow only official police social media handles for authentic information
The police department emphasized that all official communications from the Commissioner's office are made through verified channels, including press releases, official websites, and authenticated police social media accounts. Citizens should disregard any messages or requests coming from personal accounts claiming to represent the Police Commissioner.
This warning comes at a time when cybercrimes and online impersonation cases are seeing a significant rise across India. The Hyderabad Police has been actively working to enhance cyber security awareness among citizens and has established dedicated cybercrime cells to address such issues promptly.
Authorities have urged anyone who has encountered the fake account or received messages from it to contact the Hyderabad Police Cybercrime unit immediately. The police department has assured citizens that they are taking all necessary measures to ensure online safety and prevent such impersonation attempts in the future.
