Sushmita in Facebook impersonator scam

Sushmita Sen has warned fans that she has a Facebook impersonator requesting charitable donations.

Speaking to The Times of India, she revealed that the scammer had bought a domain with her name and asked friends on the social networking site to give money to a fake charity.

She said: "I've been smiling a little indulgently at all these fake Sushmita Sens on Facebook and Twitter. I thought as long as they were not harming me, let them have fun.

"But now when someone decides to open a charitable account on my behalf it's time to seriously get up and do something to stop people."

Sen added that she does not use any social networking sites, but is aware that fraudulent accounts are a problem for celebrities.

"If you have a name that people can use then these things are bound to happen. So far I didn't mind my name being used by others.

"But now let me make it very [clear] I am not on Facebook, Twitter or anything. And I'm certainly not into asking for money for charity on the internet. Hey guys, that's not me!"