IT Act · 66D
Cheating by Personation using Computer
BailableCognizable
Understanding the issue
Impersonating someone online to cheat others — like creating fake profiles, phishing emails, or pretending to be a bank official — is punishable.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 3 years, and fine up to Rs. 1 lakh
Examples
- A creates a fake Facebook profile of B and solicits money from B's friends. A is guilty under Section 66D.