Sameen Rana, Owner, COO, and Team Director, posted on X alerting the cricket community about a WhatsApp scam where someone is impersonating Shaheen Shah Afridi using a UAE number (+971 54 313 8387). The imposter is sending messages claiming to be Afridi, trying to deceive players and fans.
Sameen Rana warned: “Someone is pretending to be Shaheen Shah Afridi using UAE numbers and sending messages around the cricketing circle. Please be aware, it’s fake. Don’t engage or share any personal info. Spread the word.” @iShaheenAfridi
Alert: Someone is pretending to be Shaheen Shah Afridi using UAE numbers and sending messages around the cricketing circle. Please be aware, it’s fake. Don’t engage or share any personal info. Spread the word.@iShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/ROz3vwK4Wq
— Sameen Rana (@sameenrana) May 28, 2025
This scam highlights the risks of WhatsApp impersonation scams targeting high-profile athletes. To stay safe, always verify contacts through trusted channels, avoid sharing personal info, report suspicious accounts, and promote awareness within your network.
Stay vigilant and protect yourself and the cricket community from such digital fraud.
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