Fact check · Diwali scam
Fact check: No, the government is not giving Rs 8,000 as a Diwali bonus
A WhatsApp message claims the Prime Minister has approved a Rs 8,000 Diwali cash bonus for citizens. It is fake. PIB Fact Check flagged it on 2 November 2026 and the Hyderabad Cyber Crimes Unit called it a phishing scam. The link leads to a site that asks for bank details, OTPs and fees. Anyone who lost money should call 1930.
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