Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Cyber fraudsters have a new trick up their sleeve — using the names and photos of police officials to dupe people online.

The conmen created as many as 70 fake Facebook accounts in the name of Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra. Similar cases have also surfaced involving fake profiles of paramilitary and senior government officers.

Through these fake accounts, the conmen lured people with offers of cheap furniture and household goods, promising costly items at throwaway prices. Acting on information, the police have managed to get 68 such accounts blocked, while the process is still ongoing for two others.

Police officials said that the accused used the photos and names of police officials to gain people’s trust on Facebook. They would post mes

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