Actor Kriti Kharbanda has issued a strong warning after discovering that someone is pretending to be her on WhatsApp. She alerted her fans about the identity theft through Instagram Stories and urged everyone to stay careful online. Not ok. Not cool. Not my number Kriti shared a screenshot of the fake WhatsApp chat to prove that the number does not belong to her. Calling out the scammer, she wrote, “Not ok. Not cool. Not my number. Pretending to be someone you’re not is a clear case of identity theft. Be warned.” The screenshot showed the impersonator messaging someone while claiming to be the actor. When the recipient questioned the number and said it wasn’t hers, the person replied, “I messaged from this baba,” which raised further suspicion and alarm. Celebrities often targeted Kriti is not alone. Several celebrities have faced similar scams. Recently, Rakul Preet Singh also warned fans about someone misusing her identity online. Earlier, Sunny Leone and Abhinav Shukla revealed that fraudsters used their names to take bank loans, causing serious trouble. What is Identity Theft and why is it dangerous? Identity theft happens when someone uses another person’s name, photo, or identity to cheat others. Scammers can trick people into sending money, sharing personal details, or clicking harmful links. In many cases, it can lead to financial loss, hacked accounts, and legal problems for victims. How to stay safe from such scams Staying alert is the best defence against online scams.
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