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Fraudster poses as Bal Thackeray's grandson on Facebook to dupe people
Updated On: 09 October, 2020 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nihar said he came to know about the scam on Wednesday after receiving numerous messages on Facebook and WhatsApp inquiring about his well-being

Screenshot of the fake profile. Pic/Facebook
Bal Thackeray’s grandson Nihar became the latest victim of the fake profile scam where fraudsters impersonate affluent people on social media and contact their friends and family asking for money for a cause.
As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, Nihar, who is the son of Bal Thackeray’s late son Bindumadhav, said he is yet to file a complaint with the police but is keeping his legal options open.
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