Fake ‘Isha Ambani’ Account Caught Running Investment Scam on X

A criminal network impersonating Isha Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has been exposed for trying to cheat people through a fake investment scheme on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter).

The fraud came to light when a suspicious account—created in June 2024—started following Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury, Editor of Blitz. The account used Isha Ambani’s photo and mimicked her online profile to appear genuine.

Soon after, the fake account messaged Choudhury, saying:

“Hello sir, how are you doing today? Namaste great citizen of India. Do you know anything about me or my company Reliance Industries around India?”

The poor grammar and awkward phrasing immediately raised suspicion. “It was clearly not written by a corporate executive,” said Choudhury.

When questioned, the imposter claimed to be Isha Ambani herself and spoke about a supposed “renewable energy investment project” in Andhra Pradesh, promising huge profits in a short time—an obvious red flag.

The scammer later directed the journalist to Telegram under the username @Isha_Ambani_001, and shared a WhatsApp number (+1 619 602 8005) belonging to a so-called “Reliance finance manager” named Arghya Harder.

When asked for an in-person meeting, the fake account dodged the request, saying the “manager was busy with an ongoing project.” The scammer also shared a document listing fake “investment plans” with unrealistic profit returns—such as ₹1 lakh turning into ₹5 lakh within days.

Cybersecurity experts say such tactics are common among international fraud groups based in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Nepal, and Pakistan, which often impersonate business leaders, diplomats, or celebrities to gain victims’ trust. These scams typically use Telegram and WhatsApp to avoid detection.

Experts warn that India’s vast social media user base makes it a key target for such frauds. Impersonation of public figures has become frequent, with criminals using fake accounts to collect money or personal data.

Despite multiple alerts, social media platforms have been slow to act. Experts believe tech companies must take stronger steps to verify identities and be held accountable for negligence that enables such scams.

The fake account has since been reported for violating platform rules, and users are being advised to avoid engaging with suspicious investment offers claiming links to well-known personalities or companies.