Tamil music composer and actor GV Prakash Kumar recently fell prey to a social media scam losing Rs 20000. Scammers often target celebrities on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) by sharing emotional stories hoping to get quick money. While some posts are genuine pleas others are elaborate tricks designed to exploit trust and generosity. In this case a social media user operating under the handle ‘Mom Little King’ and named Prasanna Sadeesh on X shared a heartbreaking story. Claiming to be a fan the user posted a photo of his ‘mom’ narrating that she had cared for him and his younger sister all their lives. The scammer tagged GV Prakash Kumar asking for help to perform her last rites. How did the scam unfold? When Prakash initially didn’t respond to the first plea at 11:12 AM on December 25 the scammer tagged him again at 1:59 PM urging for help. Believing the story Prakash asked for the GPay number and sent Rs 20000 at 2:28 PM even attaching a screenshot of the transaction. The scammer replied with thanks making the interaction appear authentic. It didn’t take long for social media users to realize that the actor had been duped. Comments began pouring in warning him that he had fallen for a scam. One user shared that they themselves had been tricked into sending Rs 1000 while others cautioned GV Prakash Kumar to verify such requests in the future. Many fans suggested that he report the incident to the police. pic.twitter.com/TRfgsdw6wA — G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) December 25 2025 The recent scams on social media This incident highlights a growing trend where scammers exploit celebrities’ goodwill online. Emotional stories fake photos and repeated messages are commonly used to pressure public figures into sending money. Even experienced actors and musicians like GV Prakash Kumar are not immune to such schemes demonstrating how convincing these scams can be. The reaction of fans Fans expressed concern for GV Prakash Kumar offering both sympathy and advice. Comments included reminders to check requests carefully before sending money and suggestions to file a complaint. While Prakash has not publicly responded to the incident the event serves as a cautionary tale for other public figures on social media.