India News | MHA Warns Against Cyber Fraud Through Fake Welfare Scheme Ads on Facebook, Instagram
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an advisory warning people against financial fraud through deceptive advertisements on Facebook and Instagram that use manipulated or deepfake videos of prominent public and political figures, including the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and Chief Ministers, to promote fake government welfare schemes and promise financial assistance.
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- Monday, 19 October 2026, 11:16 pm IST
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