SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama,  Baseer ul Haq Choudhary has become the latest victim of cybercrooks.

Cybercrooks have opened a fake Facebook account under the name “Baseer Chaudhary” and are demanding money and favors from the public.

Sensing trouble, District Administration Pulwama cautioned people against the cyber fraudsters and asked them to report the account and inform the cyber police.

“District Administration Pulwama informs the general public that a fake Facebook account under the name `Baseer Chaudhary’ has been created by the hackers thereby demanding money and favors from the public. People are cautioned not to fall into the trap of such fraudsters. Meanwhile, people are also advised to report the account and inform the cyber police accordingly. Police have been also directed to take cognizance of the matter,” district administration said.

Choudhary also took to Twitter to flag this account. “This is a fake account. Pls report beware, I never ask for money for any purpose on social media,” he tweeted

He also shared the screenshots of the purported chats on his Twitter account.

Earlier in June, Secretary tribal affairs department Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary wrote to cyber police after an imposter used his image as DP on a fake WhatsApp number to extract money from the people.

“A Cyber Criminal using number 8105819214 and my pic is sending messages to my colleagues and friends seeking financial help. Request @KashmirPolice @Cyberpolicekmr for strict action. Thanks,” Dr. Shahid tweeted.

Cyber police, Kashmir, immediately swung into action and issued an advisory cautioning people against online fraudsters. “Fraudsters are using fake WhatsApp DP to impersonate high profile government officers or dignitaries,” police said.