The Indian government has issued a warning against a viral WhatsApp forward claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering three months of free mobile recharge to all Indian users. The claim has been debunked as fake by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check team.

The misleading message, which has been widely circulated on social media, suggests that the government is providing the free recharge as a special benefit to the public. However, the PIB Fact Check has confirmed that there is no such scheme being run by the Government of India.

"Did you also receive a WhatsApp forward claiming that PM Narendra Modi is giving 3 months free recharge to all Indian users? PIBFactCheck Beware! This claim is fake Government of India is running no such scheme This is an attempt to defraud," read the tweet from PIB Fact Check, urging citizens to be cautious of such fraudulent messages.

The government has reiterated that this false information is an attempt to deceive and possibly defraud the public. Citizens are advised not to trust or share such baseless forwards and to always verify the authenticity of such claims from official sources.

As misinformation continues to spread rapidly on social media platforms, the government and various fact-checking agencies are working diligently to combat fake news and protect the public from potential scams. This recent incident underscores the importance of critical scrutiny and the need for reliable sources of information in the digital age.