Fake News Alert: 'Don't pick up the call number 140', if you are forwarding this message, you are in trouble.

     An alleged viral video of the Mumbai Police has created an atmosphere of confusion among Mumbaikars. In this video, the police are raising awareness among the citizens about cyber criminals by saying, “Don't take calls starting from 140 or 40 numbers. Your bank account may be emptied, "the video shows a police constable announcing from a mega mic. 

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The video, along with the viral message, caused confusion in the suburbs, including Mumbai. However, the video and the message caused panic among the people and it was finally taken seriously by the state cyber cell department. The truth that came out after that is annoying.

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     It is learned that this video was created by Sony Live to promote one of its upcoming serials. The viral video was not made by the Mumbai Police but by Sony Live Channel and it is learned that it went viral for their promotion. The state's cyber cell department has taken note of the viral video. 

     Not only this a audio file has also got viral where the call recording is showed with +911408800135 number where a caller said he is rishi and he has recorded a murder clip. This video clips are just a promotional video clips of web series "undekhi" which is coming soon on Sony LIV app. So there is no need to panic with this fake news 

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Replies from Maharashtra CyberSecurity Team on Twitter:

     There is a video clip doing the rounds on social media of a police constable telling people not to accept calls from numbers starting with +140. We would like to clarify that numbers starting with +140 are telemarketing calls. In any case, and in ALL cases, People should NOT share their confidential banking or personal details or OTP with such callers. It has come to our attention that a Sony Liv, a tv channel has used a tactic for the promotion of its new show by calling people and playing a disturbing voice recording. If you receive any such call, please do not panic and create rumours. We have instructed the channel to cease this promotional activity immediately.

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