The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has warned citizens about a fake message circulating on social media claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering Rs 8,000 in Diwali cash assistance. Officials said fraudsters are using malicious links to hack WhatsApp and Telegram accounts and steal banking information. The fake website asks users to forward the message to five WhatsApp groups or 20 contacts before entering their mobile number and an eight-digit connection code under WhatsApp’s Linked Devices settings, giving hackers access to their accounts.
Fraudsters are also tricking users into downloading malicious APK files disguised as reward or PhonePe applications to gain access to SMS messages, OTPs and banking apps. The Cyber Crime Branch clarified that no such government cash assistance scheme exists and urged people not to click suspicious links, share login codes or download APK files from unknown sources. Victims have been advised to report cyber fraud immediately through the helpline 1930 or the official National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
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