Recently, Mangaluru’s Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K.V. informed the public that his phone has been hacked and thereafter everyone shall try to be alert . There are imposters seen around misusing the DC’S credentials for the purpose of fraud. Therefore, the DC requested people to not accept any kind of texts or messages from his side,socially and do not start forwarding any kind of money asked.
Mr. K.V noticed that there were certain suspicious activities that were performed by a phone number 8590710748. The phone number was asking for money, using whatsapp randomly in the public, impersonating the Dakshina Kannada DC.
It was also seen that they are using his image as the display picture and had his name on their profile. As of now, the Comissioner said to avoid, block or report such an account. Meanwhile they are still searching over for the culprit and catch him red handed.
