The East Singhbhum District Administration has issued a public advisory following reports that unknown individuals are attempting to collect confidential data from beneficiaries and officials associated with the ‘Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana’ through fraudulent phone calls and WhatsApp messages.
According to official sources, these fraudsters are impersonating government representatives, claiming to be from the Ranchi DC office. In a concerning trend, they are also using a WhatsApp profile photo of the Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum, Karn Satyarthi, to build credibility and pressure individuals into sharing beneficiary lists and personal details.
The administration has strongly condemned these actions, labeling them as a serious cyber fraud attempt. “Neither the district administration nor any government department collects personal or scheme-related information over the phone or WhatsApp,” clarified Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi. The matter has been reported to the Cyber Cell for further investigation.
In light of the incident, the district administration has urged the public to remain cautious and not share any information with unknown callers or messages. Citizens are advised to verify any such communication through official channels before taking any action.
“Stay alert and don’t fall into the trap of cyber criminals,” the administration emphasized, encouraging people to report suspicious calls or messages to the authorities immediately.
The Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security launched the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana scheme aimed to enhance the financial security and well-being of women across the state by providing financial assistance per month to women beneficiaries. The payments are directly deposited into their bank accounts by the 15th of every month.
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An official said: “This is a well-planned cyber fraud attempt. The district administration never asks for personal or scheme-related details through phone or WhatsApp. We request all citizens to verify any such communication through official sources only.The use of the Deputy Commissioner’s profile picture on WhatsApp to gain trust is a serious issue. The matter has already been reported to the Cyber Cell for prompt action. People should be extremely cautious while dealing with unknown numbers. Do not click on suspicious links or share any document or personal data unless verified. Cyber fraudsters often impersonate officials to gain access to sensitive data.