PIB Warns of Rs 8,000 Diwali Bonus Scam Circulating on WhatsApp
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has warned against fraudulent WhatsApp messages falsely claiming the Government of India is offering an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages direct recipients to fake websites designed to steal personal and financial information or prompt unauthorized transactions. Authorities, including the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, advise citizens to avoid clicking suspicious links, not share OTPs, and report any related cyber fraud promptly through official channels like the 1930 helpline.
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 (51/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: english, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 2 Nov, 06:37 am. Other outlets followed.
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