Shantanu Maheshwari falls prey to cyber fraud; requests for swift action

Renowned dancer Shantanu Maheshwari, known for his performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi, has fallen prey to a cyber fraud.

Shantanu took up to his Instagram story section where he informed that his bank account had been targeted. He mentioned that a card was generated on his account without his knowledge, and he didn’t receive any OTP (One-Time Password). Furthermore, his registered email ID, phone number, and address were changed without any verification.

He wrote, “Unbelievable! My Axis bank account was hit by fraud – a card generated without my knowledge, no OTP received, and my registered Email and phone no. changed without any verification!… Would really appreciate taking swift action to restore security and resolve this unsettling situation”.

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Knowing that a lot of people would fall prey to this, HDFC’s ‘What the Fraud’ campaign is dedicated to educating the public about the rising threat of financial fraud, featuring the superhero character ‘Vigil Aunty.’ In the latest episode, Nora Fatehi joined forces with Vigil Aunty to dissect the menace of deepfakes in the advertising world, emphasizing the need for vigilance among consumers.