Sankranti Scam Alert: Fake PhonePe Rs 5000 Gift Link Circulating

• A fraudulent link promising Rs 5000 from PhonePe for a 'Pongal Grand Gift Program' is widely circulating on WhatsApp during Sankranti.
• The link is a phishing scam designed to steal personal details, OTP, and UPI PIN, leading to bank account fraud or phone hacking.
• Cyber experts and PhonePe confirm no such official offer exists; PhonePe never asks for sensitive details via external links.
• Dangerous domains like .xyz, .top are used, and providing information can result in significant financial losses.
• Users are advised not to click suspicious links, share personal details, or forward such messages, and to report incidents to cybercrime helpline 1930.

Why It Matters: Beware of fake Sankranti gift links promising money; they are scams designed to steal your financial information.