“Apply now and get a FREE laptop from the Government of India.” “Women can register today to receive a FREE solar-powered aata chakki for their households.” “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering three months of FREE mobile recharge to all Indian users.” If you have received messages like these on WhatsApp or social media, you are not alone. Over the past few years, such tempting offers have flooded digital platforms, luring people with the promise of government benefits. These messages often include clickable links or ask for personal details—and every single one is fake. From laptops and free mobile recharges to recruitment drives and dealership offers, fraudsters are increasingly misusing the names of government ministries, schemes, and even national awards to

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