Warangal DC gets message from fake WhatsApp account

WARANGAL : Cyber fraudsters have created a fake WhatsApp account using the profile picture of Warangal District Collector P Pravinya and the mobile number 94776414080.

The cybercriminals opened the fake WhatsApp account under the DC’s name and demanded money, using her photo as the display picture to make the request look genuine.

Pravinya, received a message from the Sri Lanka number 94776414080. The message read: “Hello, How are you doing? Very well. There is something I need you to please do for me urgently, as I’m currently attending a very crucial meeting with limited phone calls.”