PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam

How PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam Works

Overview: This scam capitalizes on farmers' eagerness to check the status of their PM-Kisan payments. Fraudsters send texts or emails with links to fake portals promising instant access or corrections to missing payouts. Victims end up revealing bank details, resulting in theft or even substitution of their beneficiary account. How It Works: Victims are told to verify their payment status using a provided link or email form. The portal mimics the genuine pmkisan.gov.in look and asks for Aadhaar, account numbers, and sometimes ATM card details. Information is then used for unauthorized withdrawals or manipulation of the actual PM

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BharatSecure's AI has identified this as a used in scams targeting Indian users.

Who Does PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam Target?

General public across India

What To Do If You Encounter PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam

1. Do not click any links or share personal information
2. Block and report the sender immediately
3. Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930
4. Inform your bank if financial details were shared

How to Report PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam in India

• Call 1930 — National Cyber Crime Helpline (24x7)
• File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
• Contact your bank immediately if money was lost
• Call RBI helpline: 14440 for banking fraud

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam?

Overview: This scam capitalizes on farmers' eagerness to check the status of their PM-Kisan payments. Fraudsters send texts or emails with links to fake portals promising instant access or corrections to missing payouts. Victims end up revealing bank details, resulting in theft or even substitution of their beneficiary account. How It Works: Victims are told to verify their payment status using a provided link or email form. The portal mimics the genuine pmkisan.gov.in look and asks for Aadhaar

How does PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam work?

Overview: This scam capitalizes on farmers' eagerness to check the status of their PM-Kisan payments. Fraudsters send texts or emails with links to fake portals promising instant access or corrections to missing payouts. Victims end up revealing bank details, resulting in theft or even substitution of their beneficiary account. How It Works: Victims are told to verify their payment status using a

How to protect yourself from PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam?

Do not click any links or share personal information Block and report the sender immediately Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 Inform your bank if financial details were shared

How to report PM-Kisan Payment Status Phishing Scam in India?

Report to cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline). You can also contact your local police station's cyber cell.

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