Fake Cop Account on Instagram Raises Alarms in Massachusetts, Law Enforcement Warns Against Trusting Social Media Accounts
A Massachusetts State Police spokesperson has issued a warning to residents after a fake social media account impersonating a female state trooper was reported. The account, "Sarita" on Instagram, boasts over 100,000 followers and features artificially generated content showing the fictional trooper in various uniforms, cruisers, and settings.
The Massachusetts State Police said it is not affiliated with the account, which has more than one name tag - including "St. Pay," "St. May," and "Sara." However, no Massachusetts State Police trooper bears these names according to officer status lists from the state's Peace Officer and Standards Training (POST) Commission.
The fake trooper is often depicted in suggestive poses, interacting with real police officers or even posing as a Santa Monica police officer. The account also links to a free OnlyFans account where the model posts adult content.
"We encourage the public to rely on official MSP channels and verified sources for accurate information, and to be cautious of accounts that claim to represent law enforcement without clear verification," said an MSP spokesperson.
The Massachusetts State Police reported the fake account through social media platform's process, hoping it will be taken down. The agency is urging residents to exercise caution when interacting with online content and to avoid relying on unverified sources for information about law enforcement activities.
In a related development, a similar account impersonating a Santa Monica police officer has been identified, featuring nearly 300,000 followers.
A Massachusetts State Police spokesperson has issued a warning to residents after a fake social media account impersonating a female state trooper was reported. The account, "Sarita" on Instagram, boasts over 100,000 followers and features artificially generated content showing the fictional trooper in various uniforms, cruisers, and settings.
The Massachusetts State Police said it is not affiliated with the account, which has more than one name tag - including "St. Pay," "St. May," and "Sara." However, no Massachusetts State Police trooper bears these names according to officer status lists from the state's Peace Officer and Standards Training (POST) Commission.
The fake trooper is often depicted in suggestive poses, interacting with real police officers or even posing as a Santa Monica police officer. The account also links to a free OnlyFans account where the model posts adult content.
"We encourage the public to rely on official MSP channels and verified sources for accurate information, and to be cautious of accounts that claim to represent law enforcement without clear verification," said an MSP spokesperson.
The Massachusetts State Police reported the fake account through social media platform's process, hoping it will be taken down. The agency is urging residents to exercise caution when interacting with online content and to avoid relying on unverified sources for information about law enforcement activities.
In a related development, a similar account impersonating a Santa Monica police officer has been identified, featuring nearly 300,000 followers.
. And the fact that they're selling adult content on OnlyFans too is just weird... I mean, isn't that against Instagram's terms of service or something? 
there's a fake cop account on instagram that's got over 100k followers and is totally getting people confused 
i mean, i know social media can be sketchy but this one takes the cake 
it's literally a fake trooper posing as a real police officer and even sharing explicit content 
like what even is this?!? shouldn't law enforcement be doing more to combat this kind of thing? 
anyway, just thought i'd share my two cents 
I mean who does that?! Creating an entire fake Instagram account to pretend be a cop and get all those followers? It's not just the fact that it's fake, but also how they're trying to scam people into thinking they're actual law enforcement. And now there's another one impersonating a Santa Monica police officer?! That's just ridiculous! 
The problem is not just with these fake accounts, it's with people trusting social media so much that they can't even verify the source of information anymore. Can't we just stick to real news sources and official channels? It's like, come on people, be smart and don't fall for this stuff! 
gotta say, this is wild! i mean, who creates a fake social media account to pretend to be a cop? it's just so easy to fact-check online now, but people are still getting duped by these fake accounts 
. the thing is, it's not just about the fake accounts themselves, but how they can spread misinformation and cause panic 
. we need to stay vigilant and verify info before we share it or believe it 
. the massachusetts state police are on top of it, so let's give 'em a shoutout for reporting these accounts 
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. It's wild how easily you can trust someone online who looks like they could be a real cop, but really they're just an adult model with some Photoshop skills 
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OMG, have you guys noticed how suspicious this whole thing is? Like, who comes up with these fake accounts? 
It's like, what's the point of even having social media if it's just gonna be a bunch of bots and fakes? 
. The MSP should really crack down on this ASAP. Can't we just rely on real police officers for info and leave the drama behind? 
. Anyway, I hope they take down this Sarita account ASAP and stop any more people from getting scammed. It's just not cool 
i mean what's next?!? are they gonna start impersonating real officers in real life?!?! law enforcement needs to step up their social media game ASAP 
and we all need to be more aware of our online interactions 
. I'm like totally paranoid now whenever I see a fake cop in my feeds