Mumbai, October 26: The government has issued a warning against a fraudulent message spreading rapidly on WhatsApp, claiming that India Post is offering an INR 20,000 subsidy under a “Chhath Puja Lucky Draw” scheme. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has categorically said that the claim is fake.

The message includes a suspicious link and urges users to click on it to claim the amount. However, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit has confirmed that this claim is completely fake. India Post has no connection whatsoever with any subsidy or lucky draw related to Chhath Puja. Did India Post Send SMS Asking To Update Address Within 24 Hours To Avoid Package Being Returned? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth About Viral Message.

Fact Check: Fake ‘India Post Chhath Puja Subsidy’ Message Circulating on WhatsApp

Is India Post Really Giving INR 20,000 Through Lucky Draw Under ‘India Post Chhath Puja Subsidy’?

"Beware of Online Fraud in the Name of 'India Post Chhath Puja Subsidy'! A fake message is circulating on WhatsApp claiming that the India Post Department is offering a ₹20,000 subsidy through a lucky draw under the name of “Chhath Puja Subsidy. #PIBFactCheck," the PIB Fact Check said. "This claim is completely fake. The @IndiaPostOffice has no connection with any such subsidy or lucky draw scheme," the agency added. Fact Check: Is India Post Sending SMS Asking To Update Address Within 48 Hours To Avoid Package Being Returned? PIB Debunks Fake Viral Message.

"If you come across any suspicious information (link, message, photo, or video) related to the Central Government, send it to @PIBFactCheck. We will verify it and share the correct information with you. WhatsApp: +91 8799711259. Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in," PIB Fact Check further said.

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Is India Post Giving INR 20,000 Through Lucky Draw Under ‘India Post Chhath Puja Subsidy’? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake WhatsApp Link
Claim :

India Post is offering an INR 20,000 subsidy under a “Chhath Puja Lucky Draw” scheme.

Conclusion :

The claim is fake and India Post has no connection with any such subsidy or lucky draw scheme.

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