Viral Video Fact Check: A video digitally altered from Prime Minister Modi's speech is being shared on social media. Let's examine the claims made in it.
Viral Video Fact Check: Has Prime Minister Modi announced free phones on August 5?
Viral Video Fact Check: Many fake videos are shared on social media. Some of these videos make false claims about government schemes. One such video is being shared on social media these days. In this video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is shown giving a speech. In this digitally altered video, the Prime Minister's address has been changed. Watching the video, it seems that Prime Minister Modi is announcing free foldable phones to Aadhar card holders. If you have also received this video, it is important to know the truth before believing it. Today we are going to investigate whether Prime Minister Modi has really announced free phones to Aadhaar card holders.
What is visible in the video?
This video, being shared on social media, uses a clip of Prime Minister Modi giving a speech. Another clip shows a foldable phone. The text on the video reads, "This phone will be distributed on Wednesday, August 5th." The video is approximately 13 seconds long.
What is the truth of the video?
If you have received this video, do not believe it to be true. PIB Fact Check has stated that this video is completely fake. In its post, PIB Fact Check wrote that the Instagram account 'freeschemehub' is sharing a digitally altered video of PM Narendra Modi, claiming that all Aadhaar card holders will be given free mobile phones. This claim is fake. No such announcement has been made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Please be cautious and do not fall prey to such tempting claims. You can watch the video below.
Need to be alert on social media
Millions of people spend significant time on social media every day, and scammers keep a close eye on them. Scammers use various methods to lure people into their traps. These include making false or alluring claims to attract attention. Additionally, videos are created using AI, digitally altered, or presented out-of-context. People often fall prey to these claims and videos, resulting in losses. Therefore, do not trust false claims made in such videos. If you need official information about government schemes, visit myscheme.gov.in . Here, you will find detailed information about all the central government's public welfare schemes.
Do this to avoid fraud
These days, cases of fraud on the internet and social media are increasing, and people suffer significant financial losses every year. Therefore, following a few tips can help protect yourself from these frauds.
Ways to protect yourself from email scams
- Be wary of emails from unknown people.
- Do not rush while taking action on an urgent request and always check the email address of the sender.
- If you haven't requested a password reset, ignore the email.
How to protect yourself from phone and text scams
- Do not click on the link given in the message received from an unknown person.
- Avoid sharing information like ID and password with anyone.
- If someone calls and asks you to do something in a hurry, avoid it.
- Do not share personal information with anyone over the phone.
Stay alert on the internet like this
- Always check the URL before clicking on an unknown link. Avoid clicking on one with a spelling mistake.
- Do not click on unknown links in the hope of getting free software or services.
- Use anti-virus software on your device and keep the software updated.
