An IPS officer warns of a scam as the "Nano Banana" Gemini trend picks up steam.

Online trends can be entertaining, but if users are irresponsible with their personal information, they could put themselves in danger.
By on 0
People are attempting to create vintage-style portraits from their photos using Google's AI tool.

September 16, 2025, New Delhi — Law enforcement is now warning against what began as a harmless online trend: using Google Gemini's "Nano Banana" tool to turn photos into old-fashioned Bollywood portraits. V.C. Sajjanar, an IPS officer, has warned social media users that seemingly innocuous actions can have serious consequences.

Gemini's Nano Banana trend is causing a crazy frenzy. Everybody on social media is attempting to create vintage-style portraits with their photos using Google's AI tool. Despite its initial fascination, an IPS officer has cautioned that it could result in financial loss.
On X (formerly Twitter), IPS officer VC Sajjanar warned users about the risks associated with disclosing personal information online. He emphasised that although following trends online can be entertaining, users who are irresponsible with their personal information run the risk of suffering major consequences.

"Be wary of popular topics on the internet! He wrote, "Stumbling into the Nano Banana trending craze... if you share personal information online, such scams are bound to happen."


The IPS officer advised people to use caution and upload their images only to the official website—not to phoney websites or unapproved apps. "Criminals can access the funds in your bank accounts with a single click."

He advised people to only give their personal information and images to reputable and validated websites and applications. He wrote, "Remember that safety should be your first priority, but you can share your happy moments on social media trends."

Sajjanar also cautioned against using unidentified websites and apps. "You're bound to fall into a pit if you step onto an unseen path," he said. Before uploading your pictures or private information, give it some thought.

According to him, internet trends frequently gain popularity right away but eventually lose it. Trends pass quickly, but the effects of careless data sharing can linger for a long time. These new trends are frequently exploited by scammers to take advantage of users.


"These trends appear, create a stir for a few days, and then fade away... It's hard to get your data back once it's on phoney websites or unapproved apps," he continued.

He said, "In the end, you are in charge of safeguarding your financial information and personal data online."

A post that claims that a woman who jumped on the newest Banana AI saree trend on Google Gemini felt "creepy" is going viral in the midst of this trend. She uploaded a picture of herself wearing a saree, and to her surprise, the AI produced an image showing a mole on her body.

"How does Gemini know that I have a mole in this area of my body? This mole is visible to you; it's eerie and frightening. "How this happened is still a mystery to me," she wrote.

She cautioned others to exercise caution when posting anything on social media and AI platforms after sharing her experience on Instagram.

No comments

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
© all rights reserved
made with by storymag