From a few days ago a text message is going viral all over the country that the government is giving free laptops to all the students in India. This message has spread to a large number of people within a few days. There is also a link with the viral message asking people to register to get free laptops from the government. It is written in the viral message that the government is giving free laptops to all the students of India. While the news of free laptops got many people excited, many wanted to know how long this offer is valid. Now this matter has come in the hands of PIB (Press Information Bureau) and PIB has given this information by tweeting.
Is the government really giving free laptops?
It’s not like that at all. The government has not announced any such scheme and the message being circulated is completely bogus. The PIB Fact Check Twitter account posted a text message with a website link that the Government of India is giving free laptops to all students. This link is fake. The government is not running any such scheme.
Such messages, emails, social media posts and WhatsApp forwards are often generated by scammers with the aim of luring people into an online scam. An attempt is made to steal your money through phishing by asking for personal and financial details on this link. If you ever get any similar message then never click on it and report it. Not only can it damage your device, but it can also steal all your money.
PIB Fact Check posted another message to warn people against such scams. Not every link you find online is credible! Beware of links that lure you into winning the lottery, sharing your personal information with free gadgets and data. Be aware! stay alert.