Shops are not delivering alcohol at home, payment links can be fake, clarifies Nagpur police

Nagpur Police recently took to Twitter to put forth a warning to people to not believe in such online ads and not to click on the payment links accompanying them.

Updated on: Apr 12, 2020, 13:49:17 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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It’s not just the outbreak of coronavirus that India is dealing with; the spread of fake news is another menace that authorities are trying to control. The latest in the list of misleading information are online ads about the delivery of alcohol at home along with payment links which can be fraudulent.

The image was shared by Nagpur Police. (Twitter/@NagpurPolice)

Nagpur Police recently took to Twitter to put forth a warning to people to not believe in such online ads and not to click on the payment links accompanying them.

“Cyber Frauds have not yet stopped. Fake Wine Shop Delivery Frauds have been found on the Internet,” the department tweeted. “Don’t click on Payment Links, they can be fraudulent,” they tweeted.

Along with the warning, they also shared a screenshot of different wine shop ads claiming that they can provide home delivery service. What’s interesting to note is that despite being from different places, like Odisha and Maharashtra, the shops display the same number.

The wine shops around the country will remain closed till the lockdown is lifted. So, don’t believe in any shop claiming to delivery alcohol to your home and beware of the fraudulent links.

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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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