A false message on WhatsApp claiming ATMS will be closed for 2-3 days has been going viral. The government has fact-checked the claim and found it to be fake. ATMS will continue to operate as usual, it said, urging users to avoid sharing unverified messages.

"Are ATMS closed? A viral WhatsApp message claims ATMS will be closed for 2-3 days. This Message is Fake. ATMS will continue to operate as usual. Don't share unverified messages," said the government.

False news regarding ATMS, from which bank customers can debit money from their accounts at any time, has the potential to spread panic. It may lead to long queues at banks and disrupt their work. Therefore, it is important, users verify such claims directly with the bank before forwarding them.