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Teacher's photos used on fake Instagram account
29 Apr
Summary
- A schoolteacher reported identity misuse via a fake Instagram profile.
- The fake account used her photos to contact others for personal details.
- Police registered a case for impersonation and digital identity misuse.
A schoolteacher in Ahmedabad has reported her identity theft through a fake Instagram account. The 38-year-old educator discovered that her photographs were being used on the fake profile. This account was reportedly contacting other individuals, including colleagues' children, to obtain personal mobile numbers.
She learned of the impersonation when a colleague alerted her to a suspicious profile. The teacher stated she had not used her Instagram account for approximately four years. The fake profile was also sending friend requests to other teachers and engaging in conversations, raising concerns about potential defamation and misuse of her digital identity.
Following an initial report to the cybercrime helpline, a formal complaint was lodged with the Khadia police. Authorities have registered a case against an unknown person for impersonation and digital identity misuse. Investigations are underway, focusing on technical evidence to identify the perpetrator and determine if others were similarly targeted.
