Free Recharge Scam : It has once again come to the fore that as fast as information spreads in the digital age, so do rumors and hoaxes. Currently, a message and video is going viral on social media platforms that the central government is giving 1 year free mobile recharge to women across the country and to the ‘beloved sisters’ of the state on the occasion of Independence Day. However, after the official investigation, it has become clear that this claim is completely false, and the administration has appealed to the citizens not to fall prey to any such fraudulent link.
A video made by abusing ‘deepfake’ technology
A video has been widely shared on WhatsApp and Instagram for the past few days. In this video Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen announcing free recharge with free data and unlimited calling for 1 year to women on the occasion of Independence Day. This created confusion among the common citizens. However, it has been revealed that the video was digitally manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) and ‘deepfake’ technology. Free Recharge Scam
Not to ‘Chief Minister My Beloved Sister’ scheme
Some sociopaths are fueling this rumor by misusing the name of the very popular scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ which is currently popular in Maharashtra. As per the official norms of the state government, direct financial assistance of Rs 1500 per month is deposited in the bank account of only eligible women under this scheme. There is no provision of any kind of ‘free recharge’ or ‘free mobile phone’, information has already been clarified from the Maharashtra Government Official Website. Free Recharge Scam
A big trap of cyber fraud
These messages, which are going viral, contain a suspicious link, on which women are asked to fill in their name, mobile number and bank account details. According to cyber security experts, this is a type of ‘phishing scam’. If you click on this link, there is a serious risk of stealing your bank account balance or hacking your personal data from your mobile phone. Free Recharge Scam
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS FOR CITIZENS
The administration and the cyber police have issued guidelines for citizens to be vigilant…
- Do not click on any links from any unknown number offering “Free Recharge” or “Government Gift”.
- Central Government’s MyScheme Portal to get reliable information about government schemes at all times Use this official website.
- Do not forward any message to other WhatsApp groups without verifying its authenticity. If you are the victim of cyber fraud, immediately National Cybercrime Reporting Portal File a complaint on Free Recharge Scam
The claim of free mobile recharge for women on Independence Day is just a digital fraud, stay away from such rumors and stay safe to avoid cyber fraud yourself. Free Recharge Scam
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