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Fake ₹8,000 Diwali benefit message circulating on WhatsApp, warns TGCSB
By The Hindu Bureau2 min read at The Hindu
In brief
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) warned citizens against a fraudulent WhatsApp message circulating in the name of the Prime Minister, falsely claiming a ₹8,000 Diwali cash benefit from the Union government.
The bureau cautioned that clicking the suspicious links in the message could lead to theft of personal information, unauthorized UPI transactions, or exposure to malicious software.
TGCSB advised people to verify government schemes only through official websites and to report cyber fraud to the helpline 1930.
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Updated - October 29, 2026 07:34 pm IST - HYDERABAD
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has warned people against a fraudulent WhatsApp message falsely claiming that the Union government is offering a ₹8,000 cash benefit to all Indian citizens for Diwali.
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