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

Renowned dancer Shantanu Maheshwari, known for performing in Gangubai Kathiawadi, has fallen prey to cyber fraud.
Shantanu took to his Instagram story section, informing everyone 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 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 number changed without any verification! I would really appreciate swift action to restore security and resolve this unsettling situation.”

Knowing that many 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. The campaign features 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.