Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Government Warns of Fake Laptop Scheme Targeting Students
Someone is sending fake messages that the government is giving away free laptops to students.
These messages have a link that could steal your information.
The government says it's a trick and not to click on the link.
If you click the link, you might give away important things like your phone number or bank details.
Sometimes, these links can secretly put bad software on your computer.
Always check with the government's website or official news sources for real information, and don't share the message.
A fake message offering free laptops to students from the Indian government is circulating.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed the announcement as false.
The message includes a link designed to steal personal information.
Clicking the link could lead to sharing sensitive data or malware installation.
The government advises verifying information from official sources.
- Who
- Students targeted by fraudsters.
- What
- A fraudulent message offering free laptops from the Indian government.
- When
- Currently circulating.
- Where
- Social media and messaging apps in India.
- Why
- To steal personal and financial information or install malware.
Fraudulent Actors
Government of India
Intent
Fraudulent Actors
Attempting to steal information through deceptive links.
Government of India
Government warning and official fact check of the fake scheme.
- Target
- Students
- Fraud Type
- Phishing/Malware
- Official Response
- Message is fake, do not click links
- Source
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- Action to Take
- Report, verify information, don't click links