IRDAI Warns Against Fake Bima Bharosa Website, Advises Caution for Policyholders
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a warning about a fraudulent website, igmsirdai.online, impersonating its official grievance platform, Bima Bharosa. Policyholders are advised to use only the official portal at bimabharosa.irdai.gov.in and avoid sharing personal, financial, or OTP details on unauthorized sites. IRDAI cautions against making payments or responding to unsolicited communications claiming to represent the regulator. Those who have shared information on the fake site should take immediate protective measures.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 9 Sept, 03:01 am. Other outlets followed.