Rs 8,000 Diwali Bonus Scam: PIB Issues Warning, Here's How To Report It If You've Lost Money

Published 02 Nov 2026, 14:26 IST

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A WhatsApp message promising an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus from the Prime Minister is doing the rounds, but there is no such government benefit. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has flagged the viral claim as fake, warning citizens that fraudsters are using the festive season to lure people into a…

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A WhatsApp message promising an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus from the Prime Minister is doing the rounds, but there is no such government benefit. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has flagged the viral claim as fake, warning citizens that fraudsters are using the festive season to lure people into a…

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Rs 8,000 Diwali Bonus Scam: PIB Issues Warning, Here's How To Report It If You've Lost Money

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