Economic Times5/26/2026Crime2 min readIndia
RBI Warns of Phishing Scam via Fake 'Donation Program 2026' Email
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- A fake email posing as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prompts payment for 'Donation Program 2026' or lottery compensation, identified as a phishing scam by PIB Fact Check.
- Citizens are advised not to share financial/personal details.
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An email claiming to be from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is circulating, asking for payments under a fake 'Donation Program 2026' or for lottery compensation. The PIB Fact Check team has confirmed this as a phishing attempt. Citizens are warned not to share personal or financial details. The email requests sensitive information such as bank account details, ID proof, and contact numbers. PIB advises reporting suspicious content to +91 8799711259 or [email protected]. Experts caution against unsolicited emails promising easy money.
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This article was originally published by Economic Times.
