Panjab University cautions staff against WhatsApp scam

Panjab University has come out with a notice, alerting employees that different WhatsApp phone numbers from India and abroad are using the pictures of the vice-chancellor, registrar and other officials on from time to time. In the notice issued by the registrar, all employees have been cautioned not to respond to such messages in any manner.

Sharing details, PU chief of university security Vikram Singh said in the past five weeks, around six such complaints have been received. However, no one has been defrauded of any money.