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Threat Library / Impersonation & Authority Scams

high🇮🇳 India focus

Fake Government Scheme & Subsidy Scam

Fraudulent registration portals for subsidies, pensions, scholarships and welfare schemes that harvest identity documents and registration fees for benefits that were always free — or do not exist.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log