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India Post warns people against fake websites claiming to provide subsidies

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India Post warns people against fake websites claiming to provide subsidies
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New Delhi, April 23: India Post on Saturday issued a warning to caution the public against fraudulent website URLs circulating on social media claiming of providing government subsidies through certain surveys and quizzes. “Multiple fake websites like
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http://adoptiondiscern.top/indiapost/tb.php?ruyofamp1650528224386 claimed to be running @indiapost_dop 170th anniversary lucky draw,” India Post tweeted and said that the Department of Posts has nothing to do with such scamming activity. The official Twitter handle of PIB Fact Check also wrote, “A FAKE lucky draw in the name of @IndiaPostOffice is viral on social media and is offering a chance to win Rs 6,000 after seeking one's personal details.” It is a scam and not related to India Post, the fact check handle added. India Post warns against fraudulent websites "We wish to inform the citizens of the Country that India Post is not involved in any such activities like announcing Subsidies, Bonuses or Prizes based on Surveys, etc. Public receiving such notifications/messages /emails are requested not to believe or respond to such fake and spurious messages or share any personal details," the official statement from the Ministry of Communications read. Also Read | Farm loan waivers no solution for farmers' distress: Report
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India Post warns against fraudulent websites The ministry further requested people to not share any personally identifiable information such as date of birth, account numbers, mobile numbers, place of Birth and OTP, etc. India Post further stated that they are taking necessary action to prevent these URLs / links / Websites from circulating through various prevention mechanisms. India Post warns against fraudulent websites "Public at large is once again requested not to believe or respond to any fake/spurious messages/communications/links," the official statement informed. Also Read | Covid-19: South Korea reports 75,449 new infections -PTC News-
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