In an era where cyber crime is becoming increasingly prevalent, even the stalwarts of the film industry are not spared. Shabana Azmi, the illustrious actress with a career spanning decades, has recently become the latest celebrity to fall victim to such malicious activities.
Impersonation Alert
The veteran actress took to her Twitter platform to alert her followers and the general public about an impersonator sending messages under her name.
- The announcement, made by her associate, highlighted the phishing attempts being made on her account.
- The message was clear: someone is trying to impersonate the actress, and she is not taking it lightly. In fact, Shabana Azmi is actively in the process of lodging an official police complaint regarding the matter.
Details of the Phishing Attempt
Shabana Azmi’s official statement elucidated, “It has come to our notice that some of our colleagues and associates have received messages purported to be from Ms Shabana Azmi.
- These are clearly “phishing” attempts asking responders to make purchases on App Store for the messenger.”
- The statement further warned everyone to exercise caution, urging them not to respond to any suspicious calls or messages that seem to originate from her.
- The statement also revealed two phone numbers from which these dubious messages have been reported.
Shabana Azmi’s Recent Work
On a professional front, Shabana Azmi showcased her acting prowess in Karan Johar’s directorial venture, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani‘.
- The film, starring the dynamic duo of Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, was enriched by Shabana’s on-screen chemistry with the legendary Dharmendra.
In today’s digital age, where cyber threats loom large, it’s imperative for everyone, celebrities and common folk alike, to remain vigilant. Have you ever encountered such phishing attempts?
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