Beware of fake government scheme! Free laptop offer scam circulating online, PIB Fact Check reveals

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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..

According to India Today, this is the full message circulated by the name of Indian government, The government of India has been launched this Prime Minister Free Laptop Scheme which is specially for all the India State, all the eligible students can apply for the PM Free Laptop Scheme though official website www.pmflsgovt.in..

The Indian government has announced that all the students of class XI, XII, B.A-1st, B.A-2nd, B.A-3rd, B.A-4th, B.A-5th, and B.A-6th Semester that can be registered under Prime Minister Free Laptop Scheme..

Will have to submit the registration form for the academic year 2023-24 and keep visiting the official website of the authority as they will get the link of Prime Minister Free Laptop Scheme..

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