Bigg Boss 14's Abhinav Shukla On Identity Theft Incident: Seven To Eight People Availed Loans Using My PAN Card

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Boss 14 contestant Abhinav Shukla recently shared his ordeal after falling prey to identity theft. The actor narrated the incident on social media, revealing that loans were issued in his name without his knowledge. Now, in an interview, the television star shared that seven to eight people had availed loans using his PAN card. While the actor raised a complaint with CIBIL authorities and local police, the actor hasn't received any update so far.

Abhinav Shukla on identity theft

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Abhinav shared, "I wanted to avail a loan to buy a car but when I checked my CIBIL score it was all over the place because seven-eight people had stolen my identity and availed loans using my PAN card."The actor further revealed, "The e-mails mentioned are similar to my e-mail address which means these impersonators are on the lookout for people who have taken no loans so they can fake documents, thinking that person will never check his account. The address provided and other details to undertake these loans are all wrong, is what has come to light."ALSO READ - Abhinav Shukla Makes Shocking Revelation About Falling Prey To Identity Theft, Shares Loans 'Were Issued Without...'

On what he learned from the incident

Continuing the chat, Abhinav stated that 'fraudsters' are evolving faster and they have new trick up their sleeve every time. "Even though I'm a public figure I'm an introvert at heart so I don't end up sharing too much online, but in such cases where people are impersonating you no matter how careful one is, you end up getting trapped in these scams," he added.On a concluding note, the actor shared a message for everyone that they should be vigilant and avoid sharing personal information online. Work-wise, Abhinav was last seen in Pati Patni Aur Panga with his wife Rubina Dilaik. They won the reality show, which aired on Colors TV.