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Government giving Rs 8,000 as diwali bonus? PIB responds to viral claim

The Press Information Bureau issued a warning about fraudulent WhatsApp messages claiming an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages ask recipients to click on links to access a fake payment website. The messages aim to collect personal information and trick users into unauthorized transactions. Citizens are advised to verify such claims through official government websites and not to respond to suspicious messages.

2 Nov 2026 12:04 pm