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Crime
Cybercriminals Exploit PM Modi’s Name in Fake Diwali Aid Scam in Gujarat
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:31 PM
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Authorities in Gujarat have warned that cybercriminals are using Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name to circulate fake Diwali aid offers.
The Gujarat police have issued an alert about a new online fraud that leverages the Prime Minister’s name. The scheme reportedly involves messages or social media posts promising financial assistance or gifts for Diwali, urging recipients to share personal details or make payments. Officials have advised citizens to verify any such communications, avoid sending money or personal data, and report suspicious messages to cybercrime cells. The warning comes ahead of the major festival, a period that scammers often target for deceptive schemes.