SIDHARTH MALHOTRA URGES EVERYONE TO EXERCISE CAUTION AFTER A FAN GETS DUPED OF RS 50 LAKH BY ACTOR'S FAN PAGE: 'YOUR TRUST AND SAFETY ARE MY TOP PRIORITIES' - SEE POST
A Sidharth Malhotra fan was duped of Rs. 50 lakh by a scam fan page, believing Sid's life was threatened due to Kiara Advani. The scam exploited false claims, prompting the fan to send money. Police are investigating the incident, cautioning against online fraud targeting celebrities' fans.
Now, Sidharth took to his Instagram handle to share a note of caution, urging fans to exercise caution as their safety is his top priority.
Check out the post here:
The note read, 'It has been brought to my attention that certain fraudulent activities/scams have been circulating on various social media platforms, allegedly claiming to be associated with or in relation to me, my family and people claiming to be my fans and seeking money.'
It further added, "I want to assure everyone reading this that neither I nor my family or team support any of this. I urge all of you to exercise caution when dealing with such matters. If you receive any suspicious requests, report them to the appropriate authorities and avoid spreading false information."
"My fans have always been my biggest strength and your trust and safety are my top priorities.
Big Love and Hug!," it concluded.