Is India Post Giving Free Gifts? PIB Fact Check Exposes Fake ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ Messages
Messages claiming that India Post is offering free gifts or prizes through a ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ survey are fake and part of a scam, according to PIB Fact Check. India Post has warned users about fraudulent messages, websites and links that falsely promise gifts, prizes or rewards in exchange for completing surveys or quizzes.
Messages claiming that India Post is offering free gifts or prizes through a ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ survey are fake and part of a scam, according to PIB Fact Check. India Post has warned users about fraudulent messages, websites and links that falsely promise gifts, prizes or rewards in exchange for completing surveys or quizzes.
What Is the India Post Free Gift Message Scam?
The viral messages reportedly ask recipients to participate in a survey or click on a link to claim a free gift. PIB Fact Check has warned that such messages are not associated with India Post. Similar fraudulent campaigns can be used to obtain users' personal and financial information. Have Banks Been Asked To Stock Up ATMs Ahead of UPI Fee Rollout? Fact Check Calls Claim Fake.
PIB Fact Check Warns Against Fake ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ Scam
क्या आपको भी India Post की ओर से गिफ्ट मिलने का कोई मैसेज आया है? 🎁
❌ India Post के नाम पर वायरल हो रहे फ्री गिफ्ट और सर्वे वाले मैसेज पूरी तरह से #फर्जी हैं।
🚨 स्कैमर्स आपकी निजी और बैंकिंग जानकारी चुराने के लिए ऐसे भ्रामक लिंक भेज रहे हैं। इस धोखाधड़ी का सच क्या है और… pic.twitter.com/n7FOGZyalc
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 25, 2026
India Post has advised people not to respond to such fake communications or share sensitive details such as bank account information, mobile numbers, date of birth or OTPs. Are Vehicles Entitled to Free Passage at Toll Plazas if Queues Exceed 100 Metres? Fact Check Calls Claim False.
How To Stay Safe From Fake India Post Messages?
- Do not click on links received through suspicious or unknown messages.
- Do not share bank account details, Aadhaar information, passwords or OTPs.
- Be cautious of messages promising free gifts, prizes, bonuses or rewards after completing a survey.
- Verify suspicious government-related claims through the official PIB Fact Check platform.
- Report suspicious government-related messages to PIB Fact Check through its official contact channels.
Fact Check
The viral ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ or India Post free gift survey messages are fake. India Post is not associated with such free gift, prize or survey schemes. Users should avoid clicking on suspicious links and should never share sensitive banking or personal information in response to such messages.
Fact check
India Post is offering free gifts through ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ survey messages.
Fake. PIB Fact Check has warned that such messages are scams and users should not click on the links or share personal or banking details.
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