Bhubaneswar, April 26 -- In a recent online scam, fraudsters have started defrauding common people by posing as former Team India captain MS Dhoni with an aim to dupe money from them.

As per reports, a scammer pretending to be Dhoni, texted a social media user on Instagram recently. The fraudster claimed to be stranded in Ranchi with no funds.

With the username 'mahi77i2', the imposter asked for Rs 600 to return home. To appear authentic in front of the user, the scammer also sent a selfie of the former Chennai Super Kings captain and with slogan 'Whistle Podu'.

"Hi, I am MS Dhoni. I am messaging you from a private account. I am in Ranchi outskirts and have forgotten wallet. Can you PhonePe me Rs 600 so I can return home by bus, will s...