PIB Fact Check debunks message claiming India Post is offering gifts or rewards
New Delhi, May 30
PIB Fact Check on Saturday debunked a message circulating on social media, claiming that India Post is offering gifts or rewards under 'Dak Seva Gifts'.
In a post on X, the Fact-check team said this claim is fake.
"@IndiaPostOffice has no connection with any such 'Dak Seva Gifts' offer, reward scheme, or lucky draw. Do not click on any suspicious links or webpages and never share personal information such as bank details, OTP, or Aadhaar number," said the X post.
It further said that users can send any suspicious information (link, message, photo, or video) related to the Central Government to PIB Fact Check.
Earlier, the government warned citizens against a fake investment scheme being circulated online in the name of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which falsely promises monthly earnings of Rs 3 lakh on an initial investment of Rs 22,000.
In a post shared on social media platform X, PIB's fact-checking unit clarified that the so-called "Quantum AI" investment platform is fraudulent and has no connection with the Government of India or the finance minister.
"Fraudsters are running a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme in the name of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, promising citizens a monthly income of Rs 3,00,000 against an initial investment of Rs 22,000," the PIB Fact Check said.
The government categorically termed the claim "fake" and stated that neither the Union Finance Minister nor the Government of India is endorsing any such investment platform or scheme.
"Neither the Union Finance Minister nor the Government of India is endorsing any such investment scheme or platform," FM Sitharaman stated.
The PIB Fact Check unit also urged people to remain cautious while dealing with suspicious investment links and online platforms that claim guaranteed high returns in a short period.
It warned that such schemes are designed to deceive people and make them lose their money.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good that PIB is proactive but why only react after scams start? I've been seeing these fake India Post offers on WhatsApp for months. The government needs to work with platforms to remove such content faster. Also, why no public awareness campaigns on TV and radio for rural areas where digital literacy is low?
This is good that PIB checks this, but my aunt in rural Bihar doesn't even have internet. She relies on word-of-mouth. The government should have local representatives visit villages to warn people in person. Also, the Quantum AI scheme sounds exactly like the cryptocurrency scams we see in the US - same pattern, different country.
Sad to see scammers using India Post's trusted name. My mother got a similar message on WhatsApp about a "Sarkari Lottery" and she was so excited. When I explained it's fake, she was disappointed. The government should run ads on all social media platforms about how to verify official schemes. Also, why no action against the people running these scams?
As someone who's seen similar scams in Canada, I'm glad PIB is doing this. But the Rs 3 lakh promise on Rs 22,000 investment should be an immediate red flag to everyone. Common sense is your best defense - if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
This is why we need digital literacy programmes in schools and colleges! Even my educated friend almost fell for a similar "Free Laptop" scheme. The government should make it mandatory for telecom companies to send SMS alerts about such scams. Also, appreciate PIB's quick work - they saved many people from losing
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