Government isn’t giving Rs 1000 to people amid coronavirus crisis, says PIB fact check

Posts about a fake government scheme are being shared online.

Updated on: Apr 25, 2020, 20:01:03 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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In case you have come across posts or WhatsApp forwards claiming that government is providing Rs 1000 to people under a scheme introduced during the corona crisis, beware – it’s fake. Also, the link and the form provided with the message are fraudulent. The fake news was debunked by PIB fact check with a tweet.

PIB fact check debunked the claim with a tweet. (Twitter/PIB)

Translated from Hindi, the agency’s tweet reads that the claim is that the government is paying Rs 1000 to everyone and to get it one has to click on a link and fill a form. It then clarifies that the claim is false as the government has not introduced any such scheme. Also, the link given for the form is fraudulent, the post said further.

A few days ago, a similar false claim about government giving Rs 15,000 to people amid the ongoing pandemic crisis was also debunked by PIB.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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