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India.com
7 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Amul Gift Voucher Scam: Rs 6,000 Gift Voucher An Online Scam; Dairy Company Warns Customers
New Delhi: Amul, one of India's biggest dairy brands, has recently warned customers about a scam spreading on WhatsApp and social media. The scam uses the famous Amul Girl mascot and the company's logo to make fake messages look real. These messages claim that customers can get gift vouchers, sometimes worth Rs 5,000 or Rs 6,000, by clicking on a link or completing a survey. However, these links actually lead to dangerous websites that can steal your personal and financial information. Amul has made it clear that these vouchers and offers are not from them. In their official statement, they explained that the links in these messages are autogenerated and take people to fraudulent websites. Amul has already blacklisted many of these harmful links and is taking legal action against those behind the scam. The company has also provided a toll-free customer care number (1800 258 3333) and an email address (customercare@ for anyone with questions or protect yourself, Amul advises everyone not to click on any suspicious links, even if they appear to come from friends or family. If you receive such a message, you should inform the person who sent it to you about the scam, so they do not fall for it either. Amul also encourages people to spread awareness about this scam to stop it from reaching more incident is part of a larger problem of online fraud in India. Scammers often use the names and logos of well-known brands to trick people, taking advantage of their trust. In the past, Amul has faced similar issues, including fake websites offering jobs or dealerships and even AI-generated fake product images. The company has had to go to court to block fake websites and continues to fight against online has urged everyone to be cautious, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and report any fake messages. Always check with official sources if you have any doubts about offers or messages related to Amul products.
Mint
8 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
WhatsApp scam alert! Amul warns against fake ₹5,000 vouchers with ‘Amul Girl'. Here's what customers should do
Gujarat-based dairy cooperative society Amul has warned customers about a scam where fake vouchers are being distributed on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. This scam features the popular 'Amul girl' image alongside the brand's logo, offering ₹ 5,000 to customers when they click a link. In a post on the social media platform X, Amul issued a public interest advisory and wrote, 'We wish to inform you (that) a fake gift voucher message featuring the Amul Girl is being shared on WhatsApp and social media. This voucher has not been created by Amul.' The brand further said, 'In the said message, a webpage link is autogenerated and is misleading the customers to fraudulent websites.' Amul informed that they blacklisted many such links and will take legal action as well against the perpetrators of such a fraudulent scheme. Amul has recommended three measures for customers to prevent falling victim to such scams. Customers are urged to avoid clicking on any such links. Upon receiving such a message or a link, customers must share the information alert with those who have shared the fake message with them. For any further queries, customers can reach out via customer care toll-free mumber-1800 258 3333 or email to customercare@ The latest Amul scam adds to a list of online scams across the country. In the 2023-24 annual report released by the Union Home Ministry, a total of 43,797 complaints regarding cyber frauds through WhatsApp were filed, with 22,680 complaints against Telegram and 19,800 regarding Instagram were filed for the first quarter of 2024, as Mint reported on 1 January 2025.
Mint
11 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
WhatsApp scam alert! Amul warns against fake ₹5,000 vouchers with ‘Amul Girl'. Here's what customers should do
Gujarat-based dairy cooperative society Amul has warned customers regarding a scam where fake vouchers are being distributed on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. This scam features the popular 'Amul girl' image alongside the brand's logo, offering ₹ 5,000 to customers when they click a link. In a post on the social media platform X, Amul issued a public interest advisory and wrote, 'We wish to inform you a fake gift voucher message featuring the Amul Girl is being shared on WhatsApp and social media. This voucher has not been created by Amul.' The brand further said, 'In the said message, a webpage link is autogenerated and is misleading the customers to fraudulent websites.' Amul informed that they blacklisted many such links and will take legal action as well against the perpetrators of such a fraudulent scheme. Amul has recommended three measures for customers to prevent falling victim to such scams. Customers are urged to avoid clicking on any such links. Upon receiving such a message or a link, customers must share the information alert with those who have shared the fake message with them. For any further queries, customers can reach out via customer care toll-free mumber-1800 258 3333 or email to customercare@ The latest Amul scam adds to a list of online scams across the country. In the 2023-24 annual report released by the Union Home Ministry, a total of 43,797 complaints regarding cyber frauds through WhatsApp were filed, with 22,680 complaints against Telegram and 19,800 regarding Instagram were filed for the first quarter of 2024, as Mint reported on January 1, 2025. The report also stated that cybercriminals are increasingly using Google's services, including its advertising platform, to target victims. Google's ad services enable offenders to run targeted adverts, often from overseas, leading to a rise in online fraud.
