US Embassy warns public of fake social media accounts posing as officials

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a warning to the public about a recent surge in fake social media accounts impersonating embassy officials.

In an official statement, the Embassy urged social media users to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any account claiming to represent the U.S. Embassy or its staff. The warning comes amid growing concerns about misinformation and fraudulent online activity targeting individuals seeking information related to the United States.

“For our Embassy’s most accurate and up-to-date information, skip the fakes and go straight to the source,” the Embassy advised, directing the public to its official website at https://lk.usembassy.gov and verified social media accounts.

The verified accounts include:

The Embassy stressed that Ambassador Chung only maintains an official presence on X, and any accounts bearing her name on Facebook, Instagram, or Telegram are fraudulent.