A man posing as Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is sending WhatsApp messages to people, including VIPs, seeking help and financial assistance. His office gave this information on Saturday.
In an official statement, the Vice President’s Secretariat cautioned the people that this person is sending WhatsApp messages from mobile number 9439073183. “There is a apprehension that such fake messages may be coming from more numbers,” it said.
The statement said that such WhatsApp messages have been sent to several VIPs. “After the matter was brought to the notice of the Vice President, the Vice President’s Secretariat has alerted the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs,” the statement said.