GBA Warns Public About WhatsApp Impersonation Fraud

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent WhatsApp messages sent in the names of senior officials, urging citizens and staff to remain alert and avoid financial transactions.

Key Details:

• Fraudsters are impersonating:

• GBA Chief Commissioner

• Commissioners of City Corporations

• Fake WhatsApp accounts using:

Official names, designations, and profile photos

• Messages requesting financial assistance

• Complaints and FIRs registered:

GBA Chief Commissioner: 15-04-2026, 17-04-2026

• North Corporation Commissioner: 22-04-2026

• East Corporation Commissioner: 23-04-2026

• Central Corporation Commissioner: 23-04-2026

• South Corporation Commissioner: Complaint in process

• Suspicious numbers used:

+91 7631678095

• +62 815580651

• +62 85124911356

• +62 81913935100

• +62 83197536332

• Action taken:

Cases registered in Cyber Crime Police Stations

• Legal action initiated against unknown individuals