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1. The Anatomy of the Scam

The fraudulent message typically follows a specific pattern to lure victims into a trap:

• The Bait: A promise of “financial support” worth ₹46,715 to help with “financial difficulties.”

• The Urgency: Claims that the aid is for a limited time and targets “poor and financially troubled people.”

• The Hook: A suspicious link that redirects users to a website designed to look like an official government portal.

• The Data Theft: Once on the site, users are asked to enter sensitive details:

  • Aadhaar Number and PAN Card details.

  • Bank Account and Mobile Number.

  • OTPs (which allow scammers to bypass two-factor authentication).

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2. Official Clarification from PIB

The PIB Fact Check unit issued a categorical denial via its social media handles:

“A message claims the Ministry of Finance is offering financial aid of ₹46,715. This claim is FAKE. The Government of India is not running any such scheme. Do not click on suspicious links or share personal info.” — PIB Fact Check, Jan 5, 2026

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3. How to Protect Yourself

• Check the URL: Official Indian government websites always end in .gov.in or .nic.in. Be wary of URLs that use .com, .org, or strange alphanumeric strings.

• Never Share OTPs: No government official or scheme will ever ask for your OTP or bank password over a call or text.

• Verify on Official Channels: Before forwarding any such “Yojana” message, check the official PIB Fact Check website or follow them on X (formerly Twitter) @PIBFactCheck.

🚨Just click on the link & share your personal info to get ₹46,715 from the Govt 💸

Sounds too good to be true? Think again!

A #WhatsApp message claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering financial aid of ₹46,715 to the poor. #PIBFactCheck

🚫 This is a SCAM!
🚫… pic.twitter.com/Fi2QKdx3UO

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 18, 2025

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1. The “Privacy” Fact Check

A viral post by ‘bingewealth’ claimed the ITD tracks personal app usage and social media. The PIB has officially stated:

• NO Monitoring of: Emails, social media profiles (Instagram/X), personal apps, or general online shopping behavior.

• NO Surveillance of: Daily digital payments (small UPI transactions for groceries, etc.) or personal spending habits.

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“The system is transaction-based, not behavioral. There is no mechanism to monitor an individual’s digital activity.” — PIB Fact Check

2. What is Actually Tracked? (Form 61A / SFT)

The ITD receives information only through Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT). Banks and financial institutions are legally required to report transactions that exceed specific thresholds.

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3. When Should You Be Concerned?

The ITD only intervenes when there is a discrepancy between your reported income in your Income Tax Return (ITR) and the high-value transactions linked to your PAN.

• The Process: If a mismatch is found, the ITD issues a Show Cause Notice.

• The Solution: If you can justify the transaction (e.g., a property sale used to buy another, or a gift from a relative) with adequate proof, the proceedings are typically dropped….

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