Is PM Narendra Modi Offering Independence Day Cash Grant of INR 5,000? PIB Fact Check Calls Claim Fake
A fraudulent advertisement circulating on social media falsely claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering an Independence Day Cash Grant of INR 5,000. Users are asked to provide bank account details. This claim has been debunked by the Press Information Bureau.
A misleading advertisement widely shared across social media platforms falsely claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is distributing an Independence Day Cash Grant of INR 5,000 and requests users' bank account details. LatestLY's fact check finds this claim to be fake.
No, PM Modi Is Not Offering Independence Day Cash Grant
🚨 SCAM ALERT!
⚠️ A fraudulent advertisement is being shared on social media falsely claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering an Independence Day Cash Grant of ₹5,000 and requesting users' bank account details. #PIBFactCheck:
❌ This advertisement is #Fake.… pic.twitter.com/p3USK3A9dV
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) August 15, 2026
Claim Spreads Online
The fraudulent advertisement has been actively circulating on various social media platforms, attempting to lure users with the promise of a cash grant of INR 5,000 from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Independence Day. These posts typically direct users to click on a link to claim the supposed grant, thereby tricking them into revealing sensitive personal and financial information. Is ‘Turbo Adipex Pip’ a Real Investment Scheme Backed by Nirmala Sitharaman and Sudha Murthy? Here’s the Truth.
Official Debunking
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has officially debunked this advertisement. In a statement shared on X, PIB Fact Check confirmed that "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not endorsed any such Independence Day cash grant." This explicit clarification from a government-affiliated body underscores the deceptive nature of the claim. Newschecker.in and NewsMobile also reported on similar phishing attempts, highlighting that these schemes often mimic official platforms to appear legitimate, using logos of government initiatives and images of the Prime Minister to deceive users.
Phishing Scam Tactics
These advertisements are characteristic of phishing scams, designed to defraud individuals. The modus operandi involves enticing users with a seemingly lucrative offer to trick them into sharing bank account details, making payments via UPI, or clicking malicious links. CyberPeace, an organisation focused on cybersecurity, has also warned against similar messages, noting that they are part of deceptive scams that aim to trick users into transferring money rather than receiving any benefit. Such scams frequently resurface around national holidays or significant events, capitalizing on public sentiment and lack of awareness. WhatsApp, Telegram Investment Scam Alert: MHA Warns Against Fake Stock Tips, Guaranteed Returns.
Conclusion
The claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering an Independence Day Cash Grant of INR 5,000 is fake. The advertisement is a fraudulent phishing attempt, and users are advised against sharing any personal or financial details.
Fact check
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering an Independence Day Cash Grant of INR 5,000 and requesting users' bank account details.
This claim is fake; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not endorsed any such grant.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 15, 2026 07:25 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
