Technology · 20 Oct
I4C flags fake govt scheme ads on Meta, calls from Pakistan numbers
AI summaryThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) issued an advisory on October 19, 2026, warning that fraud is rising through fake government welfare scheme ads on Meta platforms and calls from Pakistani numbers. The advisory details methods like deepfake ads using political leaders' faces and fake scratch-card contests to trick victims into paying fees. It advises the public to verify official websites and avoid sharing sensitive financial details.
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