Free AC Yojana? No, the government is not giving free ACs on Aadhaar cards, says PIB
Follow UsPIB says the viral Free AC Yojana claim is fake.
Scammers may steal personal and banking details.
Verify government schemes through official sources only.
Summers are getting hotter every year, especially if you live in Delhi or nearby areas where the temperatures reach extremes, making AC a necessity for many families. Hence, if you find any news about free ACs, then it can quickly grab your attention. Recently, a viral video on social media claimed that the central government was providing a free air conditioner to every citizen through their Aadhaar card. Excited by the offer, many people followed the instructions shared online. However, rather than getting AC for free, they might lose all their personal and financial details. The government has recently explained that there is no such scheme and asked the citizens not to fall into this trap. Here is everything you need to know about the free AC Yojana scam and how you can be safe.
SurveyFree AC Yojana scam
A viral video is circulating online that shows the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a free AC Yojana to all Aadhaar card holders. PIB, which is the government’s official fact-check agency, has debunked the claim. They stated that the video is AI-altered and the central government is not running any such scheme.
Not only that but the authorities have also warned people against trusting such attractive claims that promise expensive products or benefits without any official notification. They further urged the citizens to verify government-related information through official channels before acting on it.
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How the free AC Yojana scam works
While the government has not officially explained how this free AC Yojana scam works. Such scams usually ask the users to download an APK file from a link. Once you download and install the app, hackers get access to your device and personal information.
If not that, then sometimes the scammers may demand a small payment to make a booking or deliver the air conditioner that is offered. The money is claimed to be refundable, and it is supposed to cover the costs of the registration or the delivery of the item.
Another method involves asking users to fill up forms and provide personal information such as banking details, card details, Aadhaar number, and other sensitive information.
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How to stay safe against the free AC Yojana scam
It’s easy to stay safe against such scams; all you need to do is follow these simple tips:
- Don’t send money to anyone, as the government never asks you for fees.
- Never install APK files you receive from unknown people.
- Avoid sharing OPTs and other banking information with unknown people.
