Sudheer Kabeer – Unprofessional Behavior

This is an example of the unprofessional behavior I experienced from Mr. Sudheer Kabeer, who describes himself as “an extremely competent IT professional, Hypnotist, and Mentalist” on his WhatsApp profile.

It all started when I suddenly began receiving continuous WhatsApp messages from him. Since I don’t knowingly share my phone number publicly to avoid spam and misuse, I asked him how he got my number so I could be more cautious. Instead of answering, he ignored my question and kept spamming me with self-promotional messages. When I repeatedly asked how he got my number, instead of answering, he asked for my name. This made me wonder if he was sending unsolicited advertisements without even knowing who he was messaging. He then started mocking my genuine concern about how he obtained my contact details.

Upon checking further, I found that he works in IT and runs a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@IamSudheerKabeer) with a significant number of subscribers. It was surprising to see someone in his position act so unprofessionally. It turned out that he stole my number from a group I had joined and was using it for advertising purposes without consent. Just as he stole my number, it’s possible he also took other people’s numbers from WhatsApp groups without permission and used them for illicit business or marketing purposes. This is a clear violation of your privacy and could be considered misuse of your personal information.

Full message conversation can be viewed in the below video

If you receive unsolicited messages from unknown contacts, especially for promotional purposes, it’s important to protect your privacy. Avoid sharing your phone number publicly and always be cautious about who you share it with. If someone messages you unexpectedly, ask how they obtained your number; a genuine professional will provide a clear response. If the person continues spamming or fails to answer your questions, block and report them. Additionally, be aware of privacy laws in your region that protect against unauthorized use of your contact information. If the misuse continues, especially for commercial purposes without your consent, you could file a complaint under data protection laws or cybercrime laws. Stay vigilant and share your experiences to help others avoid similar situations.

If you perform activities like this, it is important that you understand the legal implications outlined below:

IT Act, 2000:
Section 66C: Identity theft, including using someone else’s information without consent.
ection 43 — Unauthorized Access and Data Theft, including accesses, extracts, or misuses data (such as phone numbers) without authorization, they may be liable to pay compensation up to ₹5 crore to the affected person.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023:
Section 302: Punishment for theft, applicable in cases involving unauthorized access and extraction of data.
Section 354: Addresses acts intended to insult the modesty of a person, particularly applicable if the communication is harassing or inappropriate.
Section 354E (Stalking): Sending repeated messages without consent can be considered stalking, punishable with imprisonment or a fine.

TCCCPR, 2018:
Sending unsolicited commercial communications (spam) without consent is illegal, and penalties can be imposed on the sender.

Violation of Privacy (Article 21 of the Indian Constitution)
Collecting personal data (like phone numbers) without consent breaches this right.

WhatsApp’s Terms of Service
Violates WhatsApp’s terms and policies, which could lead to account suspension or banning.

Article Written by:
Gem

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