PIB Warns of Fake Rs 8,000 Diwali Bonus WhatsApp Messages
The Press Information Bureau has warned people about WhatsApp messages that promise an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus from the government. The messages ask recipients to click a link that leads to a fake payment website. Their aim is to collect personal details and trick users into unauthorised payments.
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Context: PIB is the government's official communication agency, so its warnings are a useful check on viral claims. Festive-season scam messages promising cash are common, so it helps to check links before clicking.
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