impersonating news

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 02:53 PM IST

Sandra Bullock warns fans about imposters posing as the actor on social media

Sandra Bullock released a statement warning people about scams coming from social media accounts impersonating her.

cinema

Published on Feb 04, 2025 12:55 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Police nab fraudster posing as govt official

Police asked people not fall prey to any individual claiming to have influence with law enforcement authorities, and anyone making such claim should be immediately reported to the nearest police station (HT File)

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 06:30 AM IST

Cops book man for impersonating Reddy aide, swindling ₹10.4 lakh

According to the complaint filed by KB Rajesh, the manager of Sangeetha Mobile Private Limited in Banashankari Phase 2, the fraudster claimed to be K Nageshwara Reddy and sought sponsorship for a cricketer, Ricky Bhuvi, purportedly affiliated with the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association. (Representational image)

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:06 PM IST

Man booked in Lucknow for posing as IAS officer, threatening girl to marry him

The accused, Deepak Kumar, is yet to be arrested by the police.

Published on Dec 02, 2024 07:51 PM IST

Conmen dupe businessman of ₹45,000 via fake Facebook profile of Bhopal top cop

The accused allegedly curated fake profiles using the name and image of Bhopal Police Commissioner. (File)

Published on Nov 09, 2024 08:00 PM IST

26-year-old arrested for impersonating BJP leader Ashish Shelar’s PA

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mumbai news

Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:52 AM IST

Ludhiana: ‘Fake’ cop held for robbing auto driver

The Division Number 5 police arrested a man for allegedly robbing an auto driver of two debit cards, ₹6,000 and other documents at knife-point by posing as a cop, officials said on Saturday. (HT File)

Published on Aug 24, 2024 10:37 PM IST

Delhi court denies bail to man accused of impersonating former ASG to cheat bank

Published on Jul 29, 2024 06:38 PM IST

3 held for impersonating BSES officials, cheating people in Delhi

The matter came to light after a businessman from the Maharani Bagh area made a PCR call on July 10 alleging that three BSES officials took ₹12 lakh from him. (Representative image)

delhi news

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:08 AM IST

Gurugram man booked for impersonating cop, extorting money from sweet shop owners

The complaint in this case was filed by Sachin Saini, the owner of a sweet shop in Sadar Bazaar, police said. (Representational image)

Updated on May 09, 2024 06:08 AM IST

Rajasthan: School teacher held for impersonating 6 govt employees in exams

Transaction of an amount between ₹4,50,000- ₹5,00,000 took place between the main accused and the six candidates so far. (Representative file photo)

jaipur news

Published on Apr 03, 2024 04:03 PM IST

Ludhiana: VB nabs key woman member of swindlers’ gang

VB arrests accused Pooja Rani who was wanted in fake vigilance officials case in Ludhiana on Friday, March 08, 2024. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 09, 2024 05:30 AM IST

Man booked for impersonation in UP police constable exam

Aspirants queue for UP Police Constable Exam 2024 in Noida on Sunday (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

noida news

Updated on Feb 19, 2024 06:02 AM IST

122 arrested across UP for impersonation, cheating in Constable recruitment exam

122 candidates arrested across UP for impersonation, cheating in Constable recruitment exam

employment news

Published on Feb 18, 2024 01:01 PM IST

CBI arrests RPF constable for posing as CBI staff

For representation only (HT File Photo)

others

Published on Jan 15, 2024 06:18 PM IST

Man impersonating as OSD to CM Yogi arrested

Based on surveillance and informer’s tip-off, police nabbed the culprit Devendra Pratap Rajbhar (50) from Gautampalli crossing. (Pic for representation)

lucknow news

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 08:40 AM IST

Two held for impersonating U.P. CM’s OSD

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File)

others

Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:02 AM IST

Two booked for duping people by impersonating as MSEDCL staff

A case has been registered at Manchar police station against the two accused under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 170, 420, 427, 136, and 34. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 01, 2023 09:43 PM IST

70-year-old NRI woman robbed by men posing as policemen in Gurugram

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Updated on Dec 01, 2023 05:16 AM IST

Police book one for impersonating Gurugram top cop on WhatsApp

In the messages, the suspect asked the officers to purchase gift cards of mobile phone giant Apple and online shopping platform Amazon worth ₹50,000. (FILE)

delhi news

Published on Nov 28, 2023 10:59 PM IST

Man held for impersonating CBI officer in Baramulla

A case under relevant sections of law was registered at the Kunzer police station and investigation was started. (iStock)

Updated on Nov 06, 2023 05:08 AM IST

3 arrested for duping man of ₹70 lakh in guise of insurance cover in Gurugram

The trio, aged between 30 years to 35 years, were arrested from different locations in Delhi on Tuesday. (Representational image)

Updated on Nov 01, 2023 10:54 PM IST

2 held for impersonating company directors, siphoning off ₹66 lakh

The accused arrested have been identified as Bilal Shabbir Ansari, 21, and Kamran Imtiaz Ansari, 23. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 13, 2023 07:52 AM IST

Lawyer among 5 booked for capturing land in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok

The owner of the property claimed that its present market price was at least ₹1.5 crore. (Representational image)

Updated on Oct 12, 2023 05:04 AM IST

Three arrested for impersonating Crime Branch officials in Gurugram

The arrested suspects, Rohit Kumar and Akshay Kumar of Jind, and Rahul (goes by a single name) of Bharatpur, were not wearing any uniform at the time of the incident. (Representational image)

Updated on Oct 09, 2023 05:28 AM IST

Rajasthan man held for creating fake profile of dist collector Deshmukh, conning people

The suspect is accused of using this fraudulent account to dupe people. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Oct 07, 2023 06:04 AM IST

Gang cheats MSEDCL of ₹13 lakh by changing meters

The fake employees would approach consumers, claiming that their electricity meters were slow and that they would receive excessive bills. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)