"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
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Google's AI tool that transforms personal images into vintage-style portraits has gained massive popularity. (File)
The Nano Banana trend on Gemini has taken social media by storm, with users rushing to use Google's AI tool to transform their photos into vintage-style portraits. While this trend appears entertaining, IPS officer VC Sajjanar has issued a serious warning about potential financial risks associated with it.
Taking to X (previously known as Twitter), the IPS officer cautioned users about the dangers of sharing personal information online. He stressed that although internet trends can be enjoyable, users might face significant risks if they aren't careful with their private data.
"Be cautious with trending topics on the internet! Falling into the trap of the Nano Banana trending craze... if you share personal information online, such scams are bound to happen," his post stated.
ఇంటర్నెట్లో ట్రెండింగ్ లతో జాగ్రత్త!'నానో బనానా' ట్రెండింగ్ మాయలో పడి.. వ్యక్తిగత సమాచారాన్ని ఇంటర్నెట్ లో కుమ్మరిస్తే ఇలాంటి మోసాలే జరుగుతాయి.ఒక్క క్లిక్తోనే బ్యాంక్ ఖాతాల్లో ఉన్న డబ్బు నేరగాళ్ల చేతుల్లోకి పోతుంది.ఫేక్ వెబ్సైట్లు, అనధికార యాప్లకు ఫోటోలు/వ్యక్తిగత… pic.twitter.com/ZqmsqZ0wOi
— V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC) September 14, 2025The officer emphasized the importance of uploading photos only to legitimate websites rather than fake sites or unauthorized applications. "With just one click, the money in your bank accounts can end up in the hands of criminals."
Sajjanar advised people to share their photos and personal information exclusively with trusted and verified platforms. "You can share your joyful moments on social media trends, but don't forget that safety should be your top priority," he emphasized.
He further cautioned against taking chances with unfamiliar apps and websites, noting, "If you step onto an unseen path, you're certain to fall into a pit... Think twice before uploading your photos or personal information."
The officer pointed out that while online trends gain popularity quickly, they're temporary and eventually fade away. However, the consequences of carelessly sharing data can have lasting effects. Scammers frequently exploit these emerging trends to take advantage of users.
"These trends come and make a fuss for a few days before disappearing... Once your data goes to fake websites or unauthorised apps, retrieving it is difficult," he continued.
"Ultimately, you are responsible for protecting your personal information and finances online," Sajjanar concluded.
In a related incident that's gone viral, a woman who participated in the Banana AI saree trend on Google Gemini described her experience as "creepy." After uploading a photo of herself in a saree, the AI generated an image showing a mole on her body that she didn't expect to be visible.
"How does Gemini know I have a mole in this part of my body? You can see this mole...this is very scary, very creepy... I am still not sure how this happened," she wrote.
She shared her experience on Instagram and urged others to be vigilant about what they upload to social media and AI platforms.