The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit has warned citizens against viral social media messages falsely claiming that India Post is distributing gifts and rewards under a scheme called ‘Dak Seva Gifts’.
The misleading messages, circulating widely on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, reportedly ask users to click on suspicious links or share personal details to claim rewards.
PIB Fact Check clarified that India Post is not associated with any such offer or lucky draw.
Fake reward scheme flagged online
In a post shared on X, formerly Twitter, the PIB Fact Check account described the circulating message as fraudulent and cautioned people against engaging with it.
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Officials stated that the India Post Office has no connection with the so-called ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ scheme or any similar reward-based campaign being shared online.
Citizens have been advised not to click on unverified links or disclose sensitive information such as bank account details, OTPs or government identity numbers.
The agency also urged users to report suspicious government-related messages, images, videos or links directly to the PIB Fact Check team.
A message circulating on social media claims that India Post is offering gifts or rewards under 'Dak Seva Gifts'#PIBFactCheck:
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 30, 2026
❌ This claim is #Fake
➡️ @IndiaPostOffice has no connection with any such “Dak Seva Gifts” offer, reward scheme, or lucky draw
✅ Do not click… pic.twitter.com/GBj9RfPJZO
Similar scam surfaced earlier
Officials noted that a similar fraud had surfaced in 2022, when fake messages using India Post’s name were widely circulated online.
At the time, the government had issued a public advisory clarifying that India Post does not conduct surveys or distribute rewards, bonuses or subsidies through random messages.
"India Post is not involved in any such activities like announcing Subsidies, Bonus or Prizes based on Surveys etc. Public receiving such notifications/messages/emails are requested not to believe or respond to such fake and spurious messages or share any personal details," read an official notification issued in 2022.
Users asked to stay cautious
Authorities warned that such scams are often designed to steal financial information or login credentials from unsuspecting users.
Officials added that clicking on suspicious links may also expose devices to malware or phishing websites.
India Post, the government reiterated, never seeks personal or financial details through unsolicited messages or links. All official announcements and updates are issued only through verified government channels.
PIB Fact Check has advised the public not to forward the viral messages and to verify claims through official India Post or PIB platforms before responding.
