Online Scam: In the era of social media, fake news is spreading rapidly, especially in the name of government schemes. Recently, similar claims regarding “Prime Minister Free Mobile Scheme” went viral in which it was said that the government is giving free smartphones to women, students and low income people. These posts and videos confused people across the country but the reality is completely different.
How is fake PM mobile scheme being spread?
According to reports, some videos and posts are being shared on platforms like YouTube and Facebook in which it is being claimed that the Central Government has launched a new mobile scheme. In this, people are told that they just have to fill an online form and they will get a free mobile within a few days. People are attracted more by talking about giving priority to women and students so that they move ahead without thinking.
How are common people being implicated?
The links given in this fake scheme look quite real. In these, official language, logo and words like “Pradhan Mantri Yojana”, “Free Mobile” are used. As soon as a person clicks on the link, he is asked for personal information like name, mobile number, Aadhaar. In some cases, OTP or bank related details are also asked later. This information is later used for fraud or identity theft.
PIB made it clear
📣 Are you also becoming a victim of fraud like ‘Pradhan Mantri Free Mobile Scheme’ being done in the name of Government of India?#PIBFactCheck,
#YouTube Channel ‘Tech with Vermaji’ claims to provide free mobile phones to all women and students of class 9 to 12 #bogus Is.
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— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) December 30, 2025
On behalf of the government, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has made the position absolutely clear in this matter. PIB has told that the government has not started any scheme named “Pradhanmantri Free Mobile Scheme”.
PIB’s fact-check team has issued a warning on social media saying that fraudsters are trying to win people’s trust by misusing the names of popular government schemes.
How do such scams usually work?
Often scammers first make a video or post viral with an attractive offer. Then a link to a suspicious website is given. As soon as people enter their information, the same data is used for wrongdoings. Remember, no genuine government scheme ever asks for money, OTP or bank details for registration.
How to keep yourself safe?
Before trusting any such scheme, please check its information from the government website or reliable sources. Pay attention to fact-check updates of PIB. If any offer seems too good then be cautious. Do not click on unknown links and do not share your personal information with anyone.
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