Tendulkar tagged Ministry of Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar -- the Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology, and Maharashtra Cyber in the post. Maharashtra Cyber Cell has taken cognizance on Tendulkar's complaint and are looking into the matter, sourced have told CNBCTV-18.com.
By CNBCTV18.com Jan 15, 2024 1:28:58 PM IST (Updated)
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to flag a fake video that is getting circulated on the Internet.
"These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers. Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the spread of misinformation and deepfakes. " Tendulkar posted on X while also sharing the fake video.
Tendulkar tagged Ministry of Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar -- the Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology, and Maharashtra Cyber in the post.
In the video, Tendulkar can be seen talking about an app called Skyward Aviator Quest. While Tendulkar can be seen in the video, someone has attempted to mimic his voice. So in the video Tendulkar can be heard saying
"Meri beti iss samay yeh game khel rahi hai jiske baare mein har koi baat kar raha hai - Aviator. Vah Skyward Aviator Quest ap khel kar har din ek sau aasi hazar rupey nikaal ti hain. Mujhe kabhi kahbhi ascharya hota hai ki ab accha paisa kamana kitna aasan ho gaya hai. Aur sab se dilchasp baat yeh hai ke ye application bilkul muft hai. Koi bhi iPhone maalik isse download kar sakta hai. "
Translation: My daughter these days is playing this game about which everyone is talking about- Skyward Aviator Quest. By playing Skyward Aviator Quest she is earning Rs. 1, 80, 000 everyday. I feel surprised that earning good money has become so easy these days. And the best part is that this app is absolutely free. Any iPhone user can download this app.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell has taken cognizance on Tendulkar's complaint and are looking into the matter, sourced have told CNBCTV-18.com.
At the time of writing Skyward Aviator Quest is available on the Apple App Store for download. The description of the app is as follows:
"Skyward Aviator Quest is an engaging clicker game where you embark on a journey to build and enhance your very own aircraft. Set in an aviation-themed world, the game combines strategic planning with the addictive mechanics of a clicker game. Your mission is to create the ultimate airplane by continuously upgrading it through a series of thoughtful enhancements and skilled workforce management."
It has an average rating of 4.3 stars and has been rated by 39 users.
There is one user review which reads as follows:
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I usually don't comment on Quora, but I want to warn everyone about this game. Real or fake, this game is highly addictive and essentially amounts to gambling. If you want to protect your hard-earned money, steer clear of it!
I first came across this game when a friend asked me about it. He probably found it in a YouTube video and got excited about its earning potential. He joined the game with a minimum deposit of 300 rupees and received a 200% welcome bonus. With that, he began playing. On the first day, he made a 150% profit (around 2250 rupees) and was quite thrilled.
I had no idea about the game, as I typically ignore such promotional videos. However, my friend bragged about how easy it was to make money with it. I was skeptical at first, but when he showed me that he could actually withdraw the money, I decided to give it a try. I started with a 300 rupee investment and tried smaller bets. Eventually, I made a small profit.
But as I got more involved in the game, I realized it's highly unpredictable. There's no discernible pattern; it's pure luck. It became addictive, even when I was losing money. After a couple of deposits, I uninstalled the app. It just didn't make sense.
Unless you're a fan of gambling and exceptionally good at it, my advice is to stay away from this game. Get-rich-quick schemes rarely work. I'd suggest considering the stock market for more reliable returns."
