Updated Mar 06, 2021 | 17:15 IST
The Kolkata police officer later wrote a message on social media alerting his contacts and friends about the cyber fraud.
The fraud also used the picture of the officer and Lalbazar police headquarters.   |  Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
The fraud also used the picture of the officer and Lalbazar police headquarters.
Kolkata: It seems the online cheats are in no mood to spare anyone. In yet another incident of fraud, an online fraudster created a fake Facebook account of a police officer and send messages to his friends seeking money.
The police officer was later alerted by his contact about a message circulating on his behalf. He then took to social media alerting all his friends and contacts.