{"id":338863,"date":"2026-05-22T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=338863"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:25:24","slug":"ronit-roy-warns-fans-about-online-impostor-using-his-name-to-focus-on-women-and-asking-for-money-says-cops-are-coming-for-you-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/ronit-roy-warns-fans-about-online-impostor-using-his-name-to-focus-on-women-and-asking-for-money-says-cops-are-coming-for-you-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ronit Roy warns fans about online impostor using his name to focus on women and asking for money; says, \u201cCops are coming for you\u201d : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-2127801\"><meta data-pjax=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/news\/bollywood\/ronit-roy-warns-fans-about-online-impostor-using-his-name-to-target-women-and-asking-for-money-says-cops-are-coming-for-you\/\"><meta data-pjax=\"\" itemprop=\"keywords\" content=\"Bollywood,Cops,Cyber Crime,Impostor,News,Ronit Roy,Social Media\"> &#8216;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); <\/p>\n<p>Actor Ronit Roy has issued a robust public warning after discovering that an unidentified individual has allegedly been misusing his identity online to contact people, particularly women, and asking for money. The actor took to social media to alert fans and followers concerning the scam while also sharing screenshots and details connected to the alleged impostor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-2127802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media5.bollywoodhungama.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ronit-Roy-warns-fans-about-online-impostor-using-his-name-to-target-women-620.jpeg\" alt=\"Ronit Roy warns fans about online impostor using his name to target women and asking for money; says, \u201cCops are coming for you\u201d\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img-dscp\">Ronit Roy warns fans about online impostor using his name to focus on women and asking for money; says, \u201cCops are coming for you\u201d<\/span><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"imagnary-id\" value=\"2127801\"><span id=\"imagnary-data\" class=\"loading\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In an in depth note posted online, Ronit Roy revealed that the person had allegedly been reaching out to people using his name and even attempting to take bookings fraudulently. Sharing specifics concerning the accounts involved, the actor wrote, \u201cWARNING!!!! It has come to my notice that somebody has been using my name and reaching out to people, especially girls and asking for money. This person has been attempting to take bookings in my name. The number involved is a Zangi number 3318085685 The e-mail id getting used is ronitroybookings@hotmail.com. Everyone watch out. As for the perpetrator&#8230;..&#8221;cops are coming for you\u201d.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The actor further clarified that neither he nor his official representatives would ever contact people privately for money or personal favours. Stressing the importance of caution on social media platforms, Ronit added, \u201cPlease note I won&#8217;t ever approach women on social network or otherwise. Obviously I won&#8217;t ever ask anyone for money. If y&#8217;all come across anyone like that please bring it to my notice immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYmA9mmjN_u\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Together with the statement, Ronit Roy also shared a series of screenshots that allegedly showed the fake interactions being carried out in his name. These included close-up images of the phone number involved, WhatsApp chats, Facebook messages, and other communication attempts reportedly utilized by the scammer to approach women online.<\/p>\n<p>Captioning the post, the actor once more urged people to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities that misuse celebrity identities to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals. He wrote, \u201cBe very careful of individuals using celebrities identities to idiot people and make the most of them. In case you come across such instances it\u2019s all the time a very good idea to bring it to the celebrities notice. Me nor my representatives will ever reach out asking for money or for any such favors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With online impersonation scams becoming increasingly common, several celebrities lately have issued warnings about fake accounts and fraudulent booking agents operating of their names. Ronit Roy\u2019s latest statement serves as one other reminder for social media users to confirm identities rigorously before engaging in conversations or financial transactions online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: Ronit Roy recalls serious incident with Kareena Kapoor Khan after Saif Ali Khan\u2019s stabbing; says, \u201cSaif was on his way home after being released from the hospital, Kareena\u2019s automotive was barely attacked\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 alt=\"Bollywood News - Live Updates\" title=\"Bollywood News - Live Updates\" style=\"font-size: 0.9rem;\">BOLLYWOOD NEWS &#8211; LIVE UPDATES<\/h2>\n<p>Catch us for contemporary Bollywood News, Recent Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, Recent Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today &#038; Upcoming Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;); }); Actor Ronit Roy has issued a robust public warning after discovering that an unidentified individual has allegedly been misusing his identity online to contact people, particularly women, and asking for money. 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