Farmers, be cautious, or else your bank account will be emptied.
The central and state governments have implemented various schemes for farmers. One such scheme is the “PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme,” under which eligible farmers receive an annual benefit of six thousand rupees. However, these six thousand rupees are not given to farmers in one lump sum. Instead, they are distributed in three equal installments of two thousand rupees each to the bank account.
So far, eligible farmers have received a total of 17 installments through this scheme. Now, these farmers are eagerly awaiting the upcoming 18th installment. Amidst this, shocking news has emerged regarding this scheme: farmers are being defrauded by cyber criminals under the guise of this scheme.
Bogus Link Goes Viral
Due to this, farmers need to take certain precautions. According to information received, a bogus link is currently going viral on social media under the name of the PM Kisan Scheme. When this link is clicked, an application is downloaded onto the mobile. Once this application is downloaded, the mobile and SIM card are hacked, meaning the control of the mobile and SIM card goes into someone else’s hands.
In this way, the concerned person is defrauded. Therefore, experts have advised farmers not to click on any such links. If you see such a link on social media, do not click on it; otherwise, your bank account may be emptied.
Contact the Helpline
As mentioned above, in case of cyber fraud, farmers should immediately call the helpline number 1930. Besides, farmers can also visit the official website of cybercrime to file a formal complaint about this.
If you need any information about the PM Kisan Scheme, you should visit the official government website of the PM Kisan Scheme. Additionally, you can download its official government application from the Play Store. Do not trust any third-party applications. Before clicking on any link, ensure that the link is not bogus.
How is the Fraud Being Perpetrated?
- Fake APK links are being spread on social media in the name of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme.
- When farmers click on these links, a malicious application is downloaded onto their phones.
- This application steals data from farmers’ mobile and SIM cards and hacks them.
- Due to this, hackers can withdraw money from farmers’ bank account or defraud them in other ways.
How to Protect Yourself?
- Do not click on any unfamiliar links, especially those claiming to be related to the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme.
- Use only official government websites and applications. For the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, the official website is https://pmkisan.gov.in/, and you can download the official application from the Google Play Store.
- Keep your mobile and SIM card secure. Use strong passwords and regularly back up your data.
- Immediately inform the police about any suspicious activities. You can call the cyber helpline number 1930 or file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme
- This scheme provides financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmers.
- This amount is distributed in three installments of ₹2,000 each.
- You can apply for this scheme and avail of its benefits by visiting https://pmkisan.gov.in/.
- Request to Farmers:
- Please spread this important information and help other farmers avoid this fraud.
Share the link to this KhetiGaadi alert news with all your friends, relatives, and all your groups through social media, WhatsApp groups, and other means, so that no one is defrauded. Together, we can stop cyber criminals and protect the interests of farmers.
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