There are many types of frauds happening on the instant messaging app WhatsApp. WhatsApp has been circulating a fake message these days. An alert has been issued by the government regarding such fake messages. You should also know
a WhatsApp message is circulating in the country these days amid Corona epidemic. In this message, a link will be shared with you, in which you will be asked to click on the link. The message would have told that in this era of Corona epidemic, relief funds are being given by the government. Know how you can get it If there is such a message on your WhatsApp, then you need to be careful. All the users have been warned by the government to be alert to such fake messages. Actually, this is a fake message that is being circulated by hackers. Hackers are taking advantage of this and trying to trap you. You have to avoid clicking on any such message. The government also keeps on alerting users from time to time.
Government issued alert
Actually, this information has been given by the government on the Twitter handle of PIB Fact Check. In this tweet, any such message has been said to be completely fake. It has been said by the government that no such fund has been released regarding Kovid 19. In such a situation, users need to be alert. It has been clarified in the tweet that do not forward this message to anyone even by mistake. Apart from this, it is advised not to click on any such link. The government has warned that such messages can hack your phone. By stealing your data, you can even break into bank account
Avoid forwarding fake messages
Let us tell you that in this message, the Central Government has asked to order payment of Rs. 1.30 lakh to all citizens as Kovid-19 Fund. In this, it has been said that citizens above 18 years of age should get the fund. But, this message is completely fake. Clicking on the link sent with the message, it has been said to verify the fund.
How to avoid fake messages?
An alert is issued from time to time about such fake messages on WhatsApp.
1-You need to be very cautious to avoid becoming a victim of such messages.
Do not trust messages from any unknown number on 2-WhatsApp.
3 - Avoid clicking on each link.
4- Do not forward such messages to anyone.
5- Do not share account details with anyone on WhatsApp.
