13/08/2026
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Every year, scammers take advantage of major festivals and special occasions like Independence Day to send fake WhatsApp messages, gift offers, cashback claims, free recharge offers, and fake government schemes.
These messages may contain phishing links or malicious APK files. Once you click the link or install an unknown APK, scammers may try to steal your personal information, banking details, OTPs, passwords, or gain access to your phone.
In some scams, you may be redirected to a fake website that looks like an official government or company website. You may then be asked to enter your mobile number, Aadhaar details, bank details, UPI information, or other sensitive data.
⚠️ How to stay safe:
• Never click on unknown or suspicious links received through WhatsApp or SMS.
• Never install APK files received through WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, or unknown websites.
• Do not share your OTP, UPI PIN, ATM PIN, passwords, or banking details with anyone.
• Do not trust messages claiming that you have won a free gift, cash reward, free data, or government benefit without verification.
• Always verify such offers through the organisation’s official website or verified social media accounts.
• If you receive a suspicious message, do not forward it to others.
Independence Day scams are not just a theoretical risk. Similar scams using Independence Day, “Har Ghar Tiranga,” fake government rewards, free data offers, and malicious APK files have been reported in previous years.
Stay alert. Think before you click. 🇮🇳