Fake Gold Scheme? 5 Signs a Govt Offer Is a Scam
Viral videos claiming PM Modi announced free gold for Aadhaar holders are fake. PIB Fact Check has confirmed no such scheme exists. Here's how to spot these scams before they steal your money or data.
A 1-tola gold scam link spreads faster than a ₹10 chai rumour at a railway station.
Average amount Indians lose to government scheme scams yearly
Key Takeaways
Verify any government scheme on pib.gov.in/factcheck or the relevant ministry's official .gov.in website before sharing or applying.
Never enter your Aadhaar number, bank account details, or UPI PIN on any link received via WhatsApp, SMS, or social media.
Report suspicious scheme videos or links to cybercrime.gov.in or call the National Cybercrime Helpline at 1930 immediately.
Viral videos claiming PM Modi announced free gold for Aadhaar holders are fake. PIB Fact Check has confirmed no such scheme exists. Here's how to spot these scams before they steal your money or data.
Here's what happened: A viral video falsely claims PM Modi announced a free 1-tola gold scheme for all Aadhaar card holders on Independence Day.. PIB Fact Check, the Government of India's official misinformation watchdog, has confirmed this claim is completely fabricated.. Such scam videos typically trick users into sharing Aadhaar details or paying a fake 'processing fee' to fraudsters..
What you should do: Verify any government scheme on pib.gov.in/factcheck or the relevant ministry's official .gov.in website before sharing or applying.. Never enter your Aadhaar number, bank account details, or UPI PIN on any link received via WhatsApp, SMS, or social media.. Report suspicious scheme videos or links to cybercrime.gov.in or call the National Cybercrime Helpline at 1930 immediately..
Lock your Aadhaar biometrics for free on the UIDAI mAadhaar app — this blocks anyone from using your Aadhaar for identity fraud even if your number is leaked.
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