Fact Check: These days, many people on social media are falling victim to online fraud. In light of this, the PIB has exposed the truth behind an email currently circulating in the name of the RBI. Let's take a look at the full story.
RBI Email: Ever since India went digital, people have enjoyed greater convenience in various aspects of life. However, there is a flip side to this: scams and online fraud. With everything becoming digital, many individuals have also become victims of cyber fraud. One such case has recently come to light, involving fraudulent activities being conducted in the name of the RBI. Let's delve into the details of this case and uncover the truth behind this viral claim.
What is the Full Story?
Essentially, numerous individuals have been receiving emails purportedly sent by the RBI. These emails allegedly demand "credit fees" from people under the guise of a "Donation Program 2026" or a "Compensation Payment Scheme for Lottery Winners," all while using the name of the Reserve Bank of India. Many people have already fallen for this ruse; consequently, the government has now stepped in to clarify the truth regarding this matter.
What is the Truth Behind the Claim?
A post was shared via the official 'PIB Fact Check' page on X (formerly Twitter). This post features a screenshot of the email in question, stamped with the word "FAKE." This clearly establishes that the email is a scam designed to entrap and defraud people. The caption accompanying the post reads: "An email is circulating online claiming to have been issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It allegedly asks people to pay 'credit fees' under schemes such as the 'Donation Program 2026,' the 'Compensation Payment for Lottery Winners' scheme, 'Inheritance Funds,' etc."
SCAM ALERT!
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 26, 2026
🚨 An email is circulating online falsely claiming to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India and allegedly asking people to pay a 'crediting fee' under a ‘Donation Program 2026’ / ‘compensation payment for winning lottery’ scheme/ inheritance fund, etc.… pic.twitter.com/hC37SCUyub
This email is fraudulent and represents a deliberate attempt to deceive individuals and extort money from them. Neither has the Reserve Bank of India issued any such email, nor is it conducting any donation program, compensation payout for lottery winnings, or any other fund or scheme of this nature.
Do not click on any suspicious links, and refrain from sharing personal, financial, or sensitive information via email, SMS, or phone calls.
Report any suspicious content related to the Central Government to PIB Fact Check:
Following this, the post provides PIB's WhatsApp number and email address, through which you can report any such suspicious content.
