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Government warns against fake emails asking users to download e-PAN cardsThe Government's Press Information Bureau Fact Check unit issued a warning on Saturday. Fraudulent emails are circulating, asking recipient...18 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST- Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investorsQuantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promi...06 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Got a Rs 7 Lakh PM Mudra loan approval asking for Rs 860? You are being scammedScammers are using fake approval letters on social media, claiming eligibility for PM Mudra loans and demanding a fee for release. The Pres...06 Mar, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Rs 19.50 lakh/month income on Rs 18,000 investment? Government explains reality of viral messageA fraudulent scheme is circulating online, falsely claiming high returns on a small investment. This scam impersonates a national news bran...24 Feb, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Will your SBI YONO app be blocked if you don’t update your Aadhaar? Check realityA viral WhatsApp message falsely claims SBI customers must download an APK to update Aadhaar KYC, warning of YONO app blockage. The PIB Fac...07 Jan, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Rs 10 lakh monthly return on Rs 22,000 investment: Government responds to video linked to Nirmala Sitharaman, Shaktikanta DasA viral video claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das promote an investment scheme offering Rs 1...06 Jan, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- India Post Chhath Puja Subsidy Fact Check: Is Post Office offering Rs 20,000 subsidy through lucky draw? Check what PIB Fact Check team says?Cybercriminals are circulating messages claiming India Post offers a "Chhath Puja Subsidy" or "lucky draw reward." The PIB Fact Check unit ...27 Oct, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
- Rs 20 lakh income from Rs 21,000 investment! Has Finance Minister launched this promising scheme? Know what PIB saysThe PIB Fact Check team has debunked these videos, clarifying they are digitally altered scams. These fraudulent schemes promise returns as...19 Aug, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
- Has PM Modi launched an investment scheme offering daily profit of Rs 1.25 lakh? Here is what govt saysArtificial intelligence and media manipulation have led to the production of videos that appear remarkably realistic. Scammers use these st...08 Jul, 2025, 07.00 AM IST
- Are Rs 500 currency notes going to be phased out by 2026? Here’s what government has saidA viral YouTube video falsely claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would discontinue Rs 500 notes by March 2026, causing public con...05 Jun, 2025, 01.45 PM IST
- What is RBI voice call fraud? What is SBI Rewards fraud? All you need to know to protect your moneyPIB Fact Check has issued warnings about two prevalent scams targeting Indian bank customers. One involves fraudulent voicemails impersonat...02 Jun, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
- SBI cautions users against viral deepfake videos promoting fraudState Bank of India (SBI) has issued a public caution regarding deepfake scam videos circulating on social media. These fraudulent videos f...22 Apr, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
- Has RBI prohibited the use of black ink for writing cheques? Govt clarifiesThe Reserve Bank of India has not issued any rules prohibiting the use of black ink on cheques, countering misinformation spread on social ...20 Jan, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
- Have you got an email asking you to download e-PAN card? It could be a scam, says govt, see how you can protect yourselfThe Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has identified a phishing scam in which phony emails purporting to be from the Income Tax Dep...26 Dec, 2024, 01.12 PM IST
- Kerala woman loses Rs 12 Lakh in new Customs Fraud Scheme; how to protect yourselfA Kerala woman fell victim to a 'Customs Fraud' scam, losing Rs 12 lakh. Imposters posing as customs officials demanded payments for non-ex...21 Aug, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
- 'Your SBI account is temporarily blocked due to...': What not to do if you get this messageIn the event that you already clicked the link provided in these messages. Here are the possible issues you may run into. You could risk lo...17 May, 2023, 01.37 PM IST
- How HDFC Bank customers can identify fake SMS messagesCountless people have been cheated by fraudulent SMSs. Numerous bank customers have received texts from strange numbers informing them that...17 Mar, 2023, 10.45 AM IST
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