Free recharge trai fake message fact check PIB post airtel jio idea

Free Recharge Fake Message: Ever since telecom companies have made mobile recharge expensive, the common man has been badly affected. After the tariff hike, a flood of memes has been seen on social media. Cyber ​​​​thugs have also started cashing in on this as an ‘opportunity’. They have found a new way to cheat people. In this method, messages are being sent to people. It is being claimed that TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority) is giving free recharge for 3 months. PIB has fact-checked this message and has called it false and fraudulent.

What message are people getting?

In the fake message, people are being told that TRAI is giving free recharge for 3 months in which 200GB super fast 4G/5G data will be available. Along with this, people will be able to make unlimited calls. In the message, people are being told that the offer is valid till 31 July. A link is also inserted with the message.

A message circulating with a link, allegedly from TRAI, claims to offer free mobile recharge to all Indian citizens.#PIBFactCheck

❌ This message is #Fake

@TRAI is not providing any free recharge

✅ Be cautious! Do not click on such links pic.twitter.com/undk03sycr

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 24, 2024

What is the truth of the message?

PIB Fact Check has warned against this message. People have been asked to be cautious and not to click on the link given with the message. PIB says that no such message is being sent to people on behalf of TRAI i.e. Telecom Regulatory Authority.

Many times people become victims of cyber fraud by clicking on such links. Their personal data can be stolen. If you have also received such a message, then be careful. The message is completely fake. Also tell your acquaintances to avoid such messages.