Bhubaneswar: Creating fake profiles on social media platforms or impersonating amounts to cybercrime, the Odisha Police apprised general public through a Tweet today.
The State police headquarters informed public to report such matters on cybercrime.gov.in. The Tweet read:
“Making #FakeProfile of anyone or impersonation on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. is cybercrime and punishable offence. You may register such cybercrimes to nearest police station or online at http://cybercrime.gov.in . Beware and Be Cybersafe.”