Factcheck: Viral Claim About Free Mobile Charge by AP CM Naidu is Fake
18 Jan 2025 3:55 PM IST
A viral social media post claims that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is offering a free mobile recharge worth Rs. 749 for three months.
Claim: A viral social media post claims that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is offering a free mobile recharge worth Rs. 749 for three months.
What We Found:
The claim is false. Upon investigation, it was confirmed that neither the Andhra Pradesh government nor Chandrababu Naidu has announced any such offer. The official fact-checking handle of the Andhra Pradesh government on platform X labeled the post as fake and cautioned the public against clicking on any links associated with it.
When examined, the link provided in the viral post led to a deleted blog and had no association with any official service providers. Additionally, police have warned that such links could potentially lead to scams, including unauthorized access to users’ bank accounts.
This viral post is a hoax, and citizens are advised to remain alert and avoid engaging with similar misleading content.
This fact check was first posted by factly, rewritten and posted on Deccan Chronicle as part of Shakti Collective fact check initiative.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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