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Sudha Murty received a hoax call from a fake Telecom Dept number threatening disconnection and demanding sensitive data. She filed a complaint with Bengaluru Cyber Police.
Author, philanthropist and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty. (Image/AFP)
Rajya Sabha member and philanthropist Sudha Murty recently received a hoax call claiming her mobile services would be disconnected due to misuse, in an attempt to extract “sensitive information.”
Murty received a call at 9:40 am on September 5, from a number that appeared as “Telecom Dept” when checked on the Truecaller app, Murty’s complaint, filed with the Bengaluru Cyber Police on September 20, said.
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The caller, posing as a telecommunications ministry employee, claimed her mobile number was registered in January 2020 without linking it to her Aadhaar.
The caller also threatened that obscene videos were being broadcast or accessed from her number and warned that her connection would be disconnected by 12 pm.
According to the complaint, the individual, described as rude and using a fake identity, tried to extract personal information from Murty. She has filed for legal action against the caller over the threats and attempts to obtain sensitive data.
Such calls have become increasingly frequent, prompting both the government and service providers to warn the public, as they can lead to financial loss or the exposure of sensitive information.
There have also been growing instances of “digital arrests” with scammers intimidating and extorting money from victims by convincing them they are in virtual police or ED custody.
September 22, 2025, 17:56 IST
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