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Crime
Rajasthan Police Warn of Boss‑Impersonation Cyber Scam via WhatsApp, Email
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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Cyber criminals are posing as senior officials or business partners, urging victims to transfer money, buy gift cards or share confidential data through WhatsApp, email and SMS, prompting Rajasthan police to issue an alert.
The Rajasthan police have issued a public alert after receiving reports of a new cyber fraud that exploits the name of a boss, senior officer or business partner. The perpetrators contact victims through WhatsApp, e‑mail and SMS, claiming an urgent need for fund transfers, purchase of gift‑cards or disclosure of confidential information.
According to the police, the scammers create a sense of urgency by stating that the request comes directly from a higher‑up in the organization. They often provide fabricated bank details or links to fake payment portals, pressuring the target to act immediately.
Authorities advise anyone receiving such messages to verify the request through an independent channel, avoid clicking on unknown links, and never share passwords or OTPs. Victims are urged to report the incident to the cyber cell of the Rajasthan police or the national cyber helpline.
The police reminder comes amid a rise in similar impersonation scams across the country, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance when handling digital communications that appear to be from senior management.
According to the police, the scammers create a sense of urgency by stating that the request comes directly from a higher‑up in the organization. They often provide fabricated bank details or links to fake payment portals, pressuring the target to act immediately.
Authorities advise anyone receiving such messages to verify the request through an independent channel, avoid clicking on unknown links, and never share passwords or OTPs. Victims are urged to report the incident to the cyber cell of the Rajasthan police or the national cyber helpline.
The police reminder comes amid a rise in similar impersonation scams across the country, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance when handling digital communications that appear to be from senior management.