Alert! A fake lucky draw going on in the name of India Post on social media, the government called it a scam.
Nowadays there is a flood of tempting advertisements on social media. People are being cheated through these. The government has warned about one such scam going on in the name of the Indian Post.
A fake lucky draw is going on in the name of India Post on social media. It is being claimed in a post that on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the Indian Post, everyone has a chance to win great gifts. You are being asked to continue to claim the reward. If you have also come across any such post or message, then you need to be careful. The government has called it a scam.
The government gave this advice
PIB Fact Check has exposed this fake claim. PIB said that a fake lucky draw is being run in the name of Indian Post. In this, people's personal information is being stolen by luring them with free gifts. This is a scam and it is not related to Indian Post. The government has asked people to be cautious and avoid clicking on any such link.
Scammers are trying to make people their victims through this tempting advertisement. A form has been attached with this post. People are being lured to win gifts on answering the questions given in it. Actually, this is an attempt to steal people's personal information.
A #fake lucky draw is luring people into providing their personal information by offering free gifts in the name of @IndiaPostOffice#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) February 27, 2025
⚠️It is a #Scam & is not related to India Post
✔️Be cautious! Refrain from clicking on such suspicious links pic.twitter.com/tniB145rSO
How to avoid such scams?
Do not fall prey to any tempting advertisement seen on social media.
Do not click on the link given in any social media post offering temptation or making big claims.
Do not open any link or attachment given in any message or email received from any unknown or suspicious person.
Do not share personal information including OTP with any suspicious or unknown person.
If you have become a victim of cyber fraud, then immediately contact the concerned agencies. The loss can be prevented in the first few minutes.
