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Actor Dulquer Salmaan Warns Fans Against Fake X Account Impersonation
Malayalam and Tamil cinema star Dulquer Salmaan has cautioned his followers to disregard a parody account on X, formerly Twitter, that is impersonating him. The actor took to social media to clarify the fraudulent nature of the account in question.
LSN India ·
Dulquer Salmaan, one of South India's prominent film personalities, has issued a public alert regarding an impostor account operating under the handle @_dulQuer on the social media platform X. The actor explicitly requested his followers to cease considering the account as his authentic presence on the microblogging site.
In his statement, Salmaan urged users to be cautious about accepting information or communications from the parody account, which appears designed to mimic his official identity. Such impersonation attempts have become increasingly common on social media platforms, with fraudsters attempting to exploit celebrity followings for various purposes.
The Malayalam and Tamil film actor, known for his versatile work across multiple film industries including Hindi and English cinema, has maintained an active social media presence to connect with his fanbase. Salmaan's clarification comes as part of efforts by public figures across India to combat online impersonation and protect their digital identities.
Actors and celebrities across India have frequently faced similar issues with fake accounts attempting to impersonate them on various social media platforms. Salmaan's public warning serves as a reminder to fans to verify the authenticity of accounts before engaging with content or information purportedly from their favourite personalities.