FACT CHECK: Is RBI giving Rs 4.6 crore in return for Rs 12500? Know the truth
According to PIB Fact Check team, the RBI has not made any such claims and the fraudsters have impersonated the organisation to dupe people of money.
Recently many people have claimed to have received a message from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mentioning that they can earn Rs 4.62 crore after paying only Rs 12,500. However, it is important to note that this is a fraud message and RBI has not made any such claims and the fraudsters have impersonated the government's organisation to dupe people of money.
According to the government PIB Fact Check team, the RBI has not made any such claims and the fraudsters have impersonated the government's organisation to dupe people of money.
According to PIB's tweet, the fraudsters have asked people to pay up Rs 12,500 and have promised to give Rs 4.62 crore in return. The fraudsters have also used RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das' picture on the fake website.
As per the PIB tweet, the fraudster claims to be working for the RBI. They have also included RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das' picture on the fake website.
They have claimed that an 'online banking manager' will transfer the funds within 30 minutes.
"Do not fall for such #FAKE approval letters or schemes in the name of RBI," the PIB Fact Check added.
People can report a cyber fraud by calling at 155260 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.