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Countering misinformation on Govt. policies/schemes.

Suspect a Govt. related news to be fake? Send it to us at +918799711259/socialmedia@pib.gov.in
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दावा: केंद्र सरकार के आदेशानुसार #WhatsApp को रात 11:30 बजे से सुबह 6 बजे तक बंद किया जाएगा, वायरल मैसेज फॉरवर्ड न करने पर अकाउंट बंद कर दिया जाएगा और इसे एक्टिवेट कराने के लिए मासिक चार्ज देना होगा।

#PIBFactCheck: यह दावा फर्जी है। केंद्र सरकार ने ऐसा कोई आदेश नहीं दिया है।


Claim: As per the Government order, WhatsApp will be closed from 11:30 pm to 6 am, the account will be closed for not forwarding the viral message and monthly charge will have to be paid to activate it.

#PIBFactCheck: This claim is fake. The government has not given any such order.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1445666727899983877?s=20
A 'certificate of deposit' purportedly issued by the Reserve Bank of India is asking for a deposit of Rs 19,900 in lieu of releasing the beneficiary's fund from @RBI.

#PIBFactCheck

▶️ This document is #FAKE.

▶️ RBI does not send any emails intimating award of lottery funds.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1445725889711411208?t=8IurxnVVFP18bFfsAW7BNw&s=19
एक #youtube चैनल द्वारा दावा किया जा रहा है कि कन्याओं को 'प्रधानमंत्री कन्या आशीर्वाद योजना' के अंतर्गत केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ₹2000 की धनराशि आर्थिक सहायता के रूप में प्रदान की जाएगी।

#PIBFactCheck

▶️यह दावा फ़र्ज़ी है

▶️केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं चलाई जा रही है

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1446069637213405184?t=vIJWGl4g6rpkNQFR77mKrA&s=19
दावा: प्रधानमंत्री रामबाण सुरक्षा योजना के अंतर्गत कोरोनावायरस के निःशुल्क ईलाज के लिए सभी युवाओं को ₹4000 की मदद राशि मिलेगी।

#PIBFactCheck

▶️यह दावा फर्जी है।

▶️केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं चलाई जा रही है।

▶️ऐसी फर्जी वेबसाइट पर अपनी निजी जानकारी साझा न करें।
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Have you also received similar forwarded messages or emails with dubious links?

Protect yourself from fraudsters by never sharing your personal details or financial information on such links.

Check this #PIBFacTree and stay away from such #Fake online gifts/prizes/offers.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1446729722461704194?s=20
Several #Misleading claims have been made in a news report published by "Barak Bangla Live 24X7" regarding BSF personnel destroying houses & beating civilians in Karimganj district.

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️The news report is far beyond the truth and is unfounded

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1446779003260465154?s=20
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एक #WhatsApp मैसेज में दावा किया जा रहा है कि देश में रिकॉर्ड वैक्सीनेशन होने की ख़ुशी में भारत सरकार सभी भारतीय यूजर्स को 3 महीने का रिचार्ज फ्री में प्रदान कर रही है।

#PIBFactCheck

▶️यह दावा फ़र्ज़ी है।

▶️भारत सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की गयी है।

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1444964769371357187?s=19
दावा: कोरोनावायरस संक्रमितों की संख्या बढ़ने से कल सुबह से देशभर में लॉकडाउन लगाया जाएगा और दिवाली तक देश में सभी ट्रेन सेवाएं बंद रहेंगी।

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️ये दावे फ़र्ज़ी हैं।

▶️केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की गई है।
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We know 'free internet data offers' can be enticing but sometimes things are just too good to be true.

With this #PIBFactCheck, let's take a look at some important tips that will help you stay clear of online recharge frauds!

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1447509863865618437?t=wBVTBpsH1IAkBhJlxQI_Uw&s=19
A website Ujjawala Gas Agency is claiming to offer LPG distributorship on behalf of PSU Oil Marketing Companies.

#PIBFactCheck

▶️This website is #Fake.

▶️Visit official websites of OMCs at https://t.co/fFQaK7Voqa and https://t.co/Gxdi1oxAU2 for authentic and official information.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1326421170820886528?t=k-CaSpnnbQ4H48Lc-08rjQ&s=19
It is being claimed in a forwarded message, that #WhatsApp will be closed from 11:30 pm to 6 am & a monthly charge will have to be paid to activate it.

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️This claim is #FAKE
▶️No such announcement has been made by GOI
▶️Do not engage with such fraudulent links
A #Fake message impersonating SBI claims that recipient's YONO account has been blocked

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️Never respond to emails/SMS asking to share your banking details.

▶️If you have received any similar message, report immediately on report.phishing@sbi.co.in
A fake message about the government's approval for installation of 4G/5G towers is in circulation

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️No such announcement has been made by GOI

▶️Never respond to such fraudulent emails/SMS

Link -https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1448179544016388097?s=20
A message claiming MTNL KYC getting expired within 24 Hrs. is #Fake

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️ MTNL never sms/call/Whatsapp for Tele. verification of KYC

▶️ Never respond to such fraudulent emails/SMS/calls

https://twitter.com/MTNLMbiOfficial/status/1443177630547644420?s=20
#PIBFactCheck

#FakeMessageAlert!

Fake messages are being circulated under the name 'PM Yojana'

Be cautious of the same!

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1232277407198900225?s=19
A registration form of 'Council for Allied & Healthcare Professionals' is in circulation on WhatsApp

#PIBFactCheck:

▶️This organization has no locus standi as per National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions Act, 2021

▶️ It is not recognized by the Ministry of Health

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1448545126238744578?s=20
एक विज्ञापन का फर्जी दावा है कि 'बेटी बचाओ, बेटी पढ़ाओ' अभियान के तहत सरकार द्वारा नौकरियाँ, लैपटॉप और मोबाइल प्रदान किए जा रहे हैं

#PIBFactCheck

▶️ यह धोखाधड़ी का प्रयास है
▶️इस योजना के तहत किसी को भी व्यक्तिगत रूप से पैसे देने का प्रावधान नहीं हैं

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https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1448566743304081412?s=20
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This Dussehra, let's ignite the fire of Facts and burn the demon of #FakeNews

The entire team of #PIBFactCheck wishes you a very #HappyDussehra🏹
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A forwarded message is being shared on #WhatsApp claiming that the government has decided to expand the branches of the Supreme Court of India to three more locations.

#PIBFactCheck

▶️This claim is #FAKE.

▶️No such decision has been taken by the government.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1425096878065078276?s=19
A website is claiming to be the official website of the National Recruitment Agency and is inviting applications for various posts.

#PIBFactCheck

▶️This website is #Fake.

▶️The NRA has not issued any advertisement/notice for recruitment against vacancies in the Government, as yet.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1341652184321159170?s=19
A message in circulation, allegedly issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs claims that China is sending special firecrackers & lights to India to cause asthma & eye diseases.

#PIBFactcheck

▪️ This message is #Fake.

▪️ No such information is issued by MHA.

https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1450022741696909315?t=m2qAmvVzgr7pcge_BzxCWA&s=19