Game of data theft in the name of Free Laptop Scheme 2026, PIB called it a big scam

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you have received a message on your WhatsApp asking for applications under ‘Free Laptop Scheme 2026’ by the Government of India, then be careful. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a warning, refuting this message in its entirety. Fake Have agreed. In this viral message it is being claimed that the government is giving free laptops to all the students, for which they will have to click on a link and fill their information.

PIB fact check revealed

PIB has clarified on social media that no such scheme (Free Laptop Scheme 2026) has been announced by the Government of India.

Cheat method: The photo of the Prime Minister and the government logo have been used in the viral message so that it appears genuine. By clicking on the link given in it, your personal and financial information can be stolen.

Objective: The main objective of such scams is to gain access to your bank account or social media through data mining or phishing.

How to identify viral messages?

PIB has shared some important tips to avoid this scam:

Check URL: Government websites always .gov.in Or .nic.in But ends. If the link is on any other domain (like .xyz, .com-registration, etc.), then it is fake.

Spelling mistakes: Scam messages often have misspellings like ‘Government’ or ‘Education’.

Demand: If a message asks you to forward it to 10-15 people, it is definitely a scam.

Government’s appeal: What to do?

Do not click on the link: Do not open any link given in suspicious messages.

Do not share data: Do not fill your name, Aadhaar number or OTP on any such website.

Verification: Check information about any government scheme only on the official website india.gov.in or the ministry’s site.

report a: If you receive such a message, instead of forwarding it +91 8799711259 Send PIB Fact Check to or [email protected] Email at.