Firstpost alerts about fake ads impersonating its Managing Editor, Palki Sharma

Delhi: Firstpost has issued an alert about fraudulent ads involving the misuse of the name and image of its Managing Editor, Palki Sharma by cyber criminals. Individuals have been deceived through false ads on social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram, claiming to offer stock market courses by Sharma.

Bringing attention to the false ads, Sharma posted on X and alerted the users. In her post, she said, “This is a scam. A lot of you have shared these posts with me in the last few days. (Thanks for flagging!) My photos are being misused and such fraudulent ads are being circulated on Facebook. Despite complaints, @Meta has not taken action.”

Sharma does not provide any investment advice or stock market course through WhatsApp or any other social media platform. She is not associated with any group offering stock recommendations or financial advice, and people are urged to exercise caution and report any suspicious activities immediately.

The brand’s press statement urges that to avoid falling victim to such fraud, it is recommended to ignore advice from unknown sources, verify information from official sources, and maintain secure practices for personal and financial transactions. It is important not to trust any information shared through unofficial channels and sources. In case of any suspicious activity, Firstpost advises people to report it to the appropriate authorities immediately.

This is a scam. A lot of you have shared these posts with me in the last few days. (Thanks for flagging!)
My photos are being misused and such fraudulent ads are being circulated on Facebook. Despite complaints, @Meta has not taken action. pic.twitter.com/B5zkQkDwGH

— Palki Sharma (@palkisu) May 6, 2024