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Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-05-22): How to spot a WhatsApp scam [...] Messages offering vouchers and free products regularly circulate WhatsApp. They typically take you to a malicious website and ask you to complete a survey before attempting to gain your personal and financial information to ‘post your prize’. [...] How to spot WhatsApp scams
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-05-03): WhatsApp Scams: The Dirty Dozen - WhatsApp Gold Hoax - Family Impersonation and Loved Ones in Need - Fake Gift Card and Survey Scams - Lottery and Giveaway Frauds - Job Offer Scams - Romance Scams - Verification Code Frauds - Call Forwarding Tricks - Wrong Number Deceptions - Charity Scams - WhatsApp Tech Support Impersonation - Fake Security Alerts 1. WhatsApp Gold Hoax This scam often involves receiving a message claiming to offer an exclusive version of WhatsApp called "WhatsApp Gold" with enhanced features. The message may prompt you to click a link to download or upgrade to this version. However, clicking the link can lead to a fake website that either attempts to steal your personal information or installs malware on your device. [...] While WhatsApp scams can vary in their approaches, they typically exhibit certain recognizable traits. Here are the key indicators of a potential WhatsApp scam:
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-08-27): How to spot Whatsapp scams Spotting WhatsApp scams is the key to preventing yourself (and others) from getting duped. Here are the warning signs of a potential WhatsApp scam: [...] Learning the telltale signs of common WhatsApp scams is the first step to better equipping yourself to stay safe on WhatsApp. Here are other ways to help you protect yourself from falling victim to a WhatsApp scam.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-05-18): Anyone on WhatsApp giving away money, pressuring you to send money, asking for an SMS verification code, or offering job opportunities is likely a scam. Avoid tapping links, keep sensitive information to yourself, be skeptical of friends claiming they've changed their number, and don't return missed calls from unknown numbers. [...] How to Identify a WhatsApp Scam Most WhatsApp scams have common defining traits that can help you identify them and keep yourself safe.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2021-06-04): WhatsApp hijack scam continues to spread - Published [...] What should you look out for? You may be a target of the scam if you receive an SMS text message with a six-digit WhatsApp code that you were not expecting.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-01-19): Read on to learn more about the latest round of WhatsApp scams. [...] How to avoid and report WhatsApp scams If you receive an unexpected WhatsApp message, treat it with caution. It’s also important to remember that professional recruiters and brands are unlikely to contact potential employees on WhatsApp without any notice.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-09-14): There are all sorts of WhatsApp scams, from phishing to fake giveaways. All of these scams can lead to an invasion of your privacy, as well as financial loss. And because WhatsApp is so widely used, it can be hard to tell which messages are legitimate and which are scams. [...] These scams come from WhatsApp messages from friends or family members inviting you to join a group or event. However, these invitations are sent by scammers who want to gain access to your personal information or steal money directly from you. [...] Finally, there are WhatsApp hoaxes. These messages typically contain false information or rumors about events or topics, and they can be spread rapidly on WhatsApp. They often appear to come from a trusted source, but they are fake news created by scammers to manipulate the public.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-12-05): If you’d rather text than talk, how likely are you to fall for these WhatsApp scams? Here are 10 scams to know and how you can avoid them. [...] If such offers seem authentic or enticing, check the company’s official website or social media accounts before you click on any promotional links. [...] Whether it’s a WhatsApp scammer posing to be your son, or a message about a gift card or giveaway, always approach messages from unknown numbers with caution.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-03-12): "The Applications for the Students Laptop Scheme 2024 Is Available. This scheme is open to all students who for financial reasons are not in a position to purchase a laptop of their own and are in need of laptop in their level of education," reads a message circulating on Facebook in Kenya. The message also says: "In 2024 Over 960,000 students will be given free laptop to enhance their learning. Application has began and students that have applied have started getting their laptops. Register and apply here." [...] The website’s home page is headed: "FREE LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS." It includes an application form that asks for personal details, such as name, education level and age. It also wants users to specify the brand of laptop they want.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2021-11-25): Fact-Check: Viral Link Asking Students to Apply for Laptop Scheme 2021/22 is a Hoax [...] According to 211 Check findings, a viral link being shared on WhatsApp claiming to be asking students to apply for laptop schemes is a hoax. The message that has gone viral on WhatsApp does not specify who is offering the laptop scheme. [...] The message or its website do not specify who is providing the laptops or to whom students are applying. Legitimate schemes usually identify the organizations that are behind them.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2022-01-19): Fact Check: Beware! Free laptop scheme for students is hoax A message about free laptops is going viral on Whatsapp. Users claim free laptops would be provided to those financially weak students. By Tejal Sinha Published on 19 Jan 2022 1:35 PM GMTHyderabad: A message about free laptops is going viral on Whatsapp.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-07-29): How to spot a WhatsApp scam [...] How to avoid WhatsApp scams: 5 protection tips [...] If you receive a WhatsApp message from a scammer or fall victim to a WhatsApp scam, take the following steps immediately:
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-08-15): WhatsApp scams are often sent out en masse, and try to invoke a sense of urgency in the sender. [...] "Complete This Survey" WhatsApp Scams [...] The simple rule for avoiding WhatsApp scams is this: Never answer WhatsApp messages or calls from numbers you don’t recognize, and never click on links included in WhatsApp messages from unknown numbers.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2022-07-18): The post shared on Facebook by a page called Anbiyam Tube which claims to be based out of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The post reads ‘URGENT, Government giving FREE laptop💻 to all the students of india. Register your name on Gov-Laptops Site to get FREE laptop now. Further, it provides a link and ask people to click on it to check their "eligibility" for the scheme. [...] We started our investigation by clicking on the link provided in the message to check the authenticity of the claim and were redirected to blog website called "India Edu Laptop N" which claims that under the ‘Free Laptop Scheme 2022’ Government will provide free laptop to everyone across the country. [...] Newschecker’s investigation reveals that a message claiming that the Ministry of Education is providing free laptops to students under a Free Laptop Scheme is fake. It exposes the users device to a potential virus attack and asks the user to share the link with as many contacts as possible. Newschecker urges its readers to not click on this link.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-09-08): One of the fastest-growing WhatsApp scams is where scammers impersonate the WhatsApp support team. These messages will ask you to verify your identity, or click a link to confirm it’s you. If you do this, you risk being locked out of your account. [...] How to recognize a WhatsApp scam Although we’ve listed some of the most common examples of WhatsApp scams, that’s not to say new scams won’t arise. To ensure you don’t fall into the trap of such a scam, there are a few signs to familiarize yourself with to help you recognize a scam.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2022-02-21): There are plenty of online hoaxes spread through social media platforms, especially through WhatsApp. At Fact Crescendo, we are always alert for such online frauds. Due to which we came across this WhatsApp message claiming that government was providing free laptop for the youth and requested users to get register to avail this offer. We […] There are plenty of online hoaxes spread through social media platforms, especially through WhatsApp. At Fact Crescendo, we are always alert for such online frauds. Due to which we came across this WhatsApp message claiming that government was providing free laptop for the youth and requested users to get register to avail this offer. [...] From our more investigation, we can confirm that the message being shared on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms claiming that the government is providing free laptops for youth and requesting to register via and external website link is fake. Government of Sri Lanka has also advised users not to fall for such frauds.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-09-15): - Don’t click on or respond to online ads or websites offering free gift cards. These are often scams. [...] Avoid Being the Victim of a Scam [...] Scammers sometimes pretend to be government officials to get you to send them money. They might promise lottery winnings if you pay "taxes" or other fees, or they might threaten you with arrest or a lawsuit if you don’t pay a supposed debt. Regardless of their tactics, their goal is the same: to get you to send them money.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-10-07): The scheme involves scammers pretending to offer you grants from HHS and asking for payment or personal information to receive the fake grants. Scammers may use various social media platforms and chat applications to contact you and direct you to fake websites, online chats, chat boxes, or live customer support in order to lure you into providing your personal or financial information. These scammers may pretend to be a "friend" or someone from HHS. Although the precise message may vary, the scammer provides fake HHS employee information or a link to a fake HHS website, tells you that you will receive free Government grant money, and then asks you for money or personal information. [...] Read about the latest scam alerts from BBB: https://www.bbb.org/us/news/scams Scam Alert from the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR)
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
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Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Know if a suspicious message, link, or number is likely a scam [...] Unsure if it's a scam? [...] gov.sg SMS Sender ID 01 July 2024
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-03-27): We have recently been made aware that some people have been targeted by scammers pretending to be from Deloitte offering potential jobs. Employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and WhatsApp messages. They aim to cheat jobseekers out of money or to steal personal information. [...] To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some common signs:
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-06-03): Beware of fake government scheme! Free laptop offer scam circulating online, PIB Fact Check reveals Scammers are spreading false information that the Indian government is providing complimentary laptops to students. PIB Fact Check confirms the claim is false. A fraudulent scheme is currently circulating on the internet under the guise of the Indian government. Scammers are spreading false information to users, claiming that the government of India is providing complimentary laptops to students. They assert that individuals can take advantage of this offer by registering on an official website and providing certain personal information. However, it is crucial for users to be aware that this claim is entirely false, as verified by PIB Fact Check.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-10-08): - The scammer needs the victim to pay their phone bills or buy a new laptop so they can keep communicating with the victim. [...] The scammer asks you a lot of questions about yourself. [...] They ask you for money.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2020-12-12): False - Page 20 [...] There are plenty of online hoaxes spread through social media platforms, especially through WhatsApp. At Fact Crescendo, we are always alert for such...
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-10-03): First of all, thank you for your reservation. We "never" ask for any of your card information, so please ignore any message as you received. [...] Creation Date: 2023-07-22T00:47:59Z Registry Expiry Date: 2024-07-22T00:47:59Z
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2023-11-09): These scam messages may come via text or email and will claim to either be from Walmart or a shipping company, such as USPS, UPS, or FedEx. [...] Never give up personal information for a prize. Beware of links to third-party sites or requests for your sensitive information before you can claim a prize (full name, address, phone number, credit card details, etc.) [...] As soon as you realize you’ve been targeted by one of these scams, follow these steps:
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2018-03-13): To avoid falling for the scam, WhatsApp users should follow the Stop, Think, Call method. [...] They are targeting the vulnerable IF YOU HAVE A VULNERABLE RELATIVE, FRIEND OR NEIGHBOUR PLEASE WARN THEM. [...] Don’t fall for their tricks.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2021-11-09): You get an email or text that seems to be from one of your company’s vendors. It asks you to click on a link to update your business account. Should you click? Probably not. This could be a phishing attempt.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2024-10-07): These texts claim to offer grants for energy bills and lead to malicious phishing websites which try to get your personal data. [...] The government isn't offering any such promotion, and these ads are a con to get you to part with your personal data and financial information. [...] Scam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726 and scam websites to the National Cyber Security Centre.
Claim: Beware Of Hoax WhatsApp Message Asking To Register For Free Laptops Offered By The Government… (WhatsApp Users, 2020-12-09)
Evidence (2020-09-24): A registration link is being shared widely on social media asking students to fill up so that they can get free laptops being provided by the government. The post claims that the government is providing free laptops as schools and colleges are closed due to COVID-19. Let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. Claim: Registration link to get free laptops being provided by the government. [...] On clicking the link given in the post, it redirects the user to a blog – "https://registration-for-your-laptop.blogspot.com/". If the government is providing laptops, it does the registration through an official portal, not through a blog. Also, on filling up the details in the registration form given on the website, it redirects again to a different page, where the user is asked to share the link with 10 other people to complete the registration. No government initiative or scheme asks people to share a link on WhatsApp to complete the registration. It is a fraudulent website.
Claim: Mount Everest During Winter !! (Social Media Users, 2022-11-12)
Evidence (2022-11-12): The viral image on social media does not depict the world’s tallest mountain peak, Mt.Everest. It is a slightly modified version of a photo captured by Greg Von Doersten on a glacier area in Haines, Alaska.
Claim: Mount Everest During Winter !! (Social Media Users, 2022-11-12)
Evidence (2022-10-28): Mount Everest—known in Nepali as Sagarmatha and Tibetan as Chomolungma—straddles the border between Nepal and China at the crest of the Himalayan mountain chain. Although reaching the top of the world is an arduous and potentially deadly undertaking due to the extreme altitude, avalanches, icefalls, and other hazards, the mountain lies quite close to the equator, at a latitude of approximately 28 degrees, the same as Tampa, Florida. [...] As climbers move higher up the mountain and their oxygen intake is reduced, their bodies are increasingly at risk for a number of ailments, including pulmonary edema, cerebral edema, and blood embolisms. The chances of frostbite are also dramatically increased at such altitude as the heart works harder to pump blood around the body delivering oxygen. The life-giving organs are first priority; digits are last. [...] The best weather for reaching the top of Everest typically arrives in the second half of May, but preparations for a successful ascent begin months beforehand. Most teams assemble in Kathmandu in late March to begin acclimatization. As they trek toward basecamp, their basecamp support staff and high-altitude workers are already on the mountain, carrying loads and preparing the route to the summit.
Claim: Mount Everest During Winter !! (Social Media Users, 2022-11-12)
Evidence (2013-08-23): Mount Everest is reputed to be the highest mountain in the world, and reaching its pinnacle remains the holy grail of mountaineers. Every year, people from all over the world flock to Tibet to visit this stunning mountain of the Himalayan ranges. Tibettravel.org’s guide to Everest suggests that the best time to travel to see Mount Everest’s staggering snow-capped peaks is during spring and autumn, from April to May and from September to November. [...] The best time to visit Mount Everest is in the spring and autumn for several reasons. Mount Everest’s changeable, extreme climate, in particular, is a determining factor. The summit temperature never rises above freezing, or 0° C (32° F). Its summit temperatures in January average -36° C (-32 ° F) and can drop to -60° C (-76° F), and its average summit temperature in July is -2° F (-19° C). Weather conditions in the high summit is notoriously difficult to predict. In the winter months, from January to March, Mount Everest is cold, but from afar, visitors can get some of the clearest and most beautiful glimpses of Mount Everest. Snow, unsurprisingly, can be expected from December to February. Staying warm and dry is paramount; during winter, weather conditions can be notoriously unpredictable, and the temperature ranges from as high as 20° C to as low as -15°C.
Claim: Mount Everest During Winter !! (Social Media Users, 2022-11-12)
Evidence (2024-10-05): The Polish climber Andrzej Zawada headed the first winter ascent of Mount Everest, the first winter ascent of an eight-thousander. The team of 20 Polish climbers and 4 Sherpas established a base camp on Khumbu Glacier in early January 1980. On 15 January, the team managed to set up Camp III at 7150 metres above sea level, but further action was stopped by hurricane-force winds. The weather improved after 11 February, when Leszek Cichy, Walenty Fiut and Krzysztof Wielicki set up camp IV on South Col (7906 m). Cichy and Wielicki started the final ascent at 6:50 am on 17 February. At 2:40 pm Andrzej Zawada at base camp heard the climbers' voices over the radio – "We are on the summit! The strong wind blows all the time. It is unimaginably cold."[117][118][119][120] The successful winter ascent of Mount Everest started a new decade of Winter Himalaism, which became a Polish specialisation. After 1980 Poles did ten first winter ascents on 8000 metre peaks, which earned Polish climbers a reputation of "Ice Warriors".[121][118][122][123] [...] - ^ Granowski, Damian. "The first winter ascent of Mount Everest". Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
Claim: Mount Everest During Winter !! (Social Media Users, 2022-11-12)
Evidence (2023-06-08): Climate effects will "change the experience" of Everest climbs as more bedrock is exposed in place of snow and ice, and icefalls and avalanches become more "dynamic", the study said. Melting glaciers could also "destabilise" base camp that houses about 1,000 climbers and logistics team during the peak season. [...] This year saw unusual snowfall that normally occurs during the winter months, Ang Tshering Sherpa, former president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, told AFP. This heightened the risk of an avalanche since fresh snow is soft, he said. [...] The season has also seen dramatic rescues and milestones. Last month, Nepali guide Gelje Sherpa carried a Malaysian climber down from 8,500m above sea level over the course of six hours.