A fabricated news article impersonating The Times of India is circulating online, falsely claiming that every Indian will receive over ₹1,00,000 per month via a so-called national investment platform named ‘Quantum AI’. This falsehood attributes the initiative to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has now stepped in with a warning, confirming that the claim is entirely fake and no such government-backed platform exists.
On September 10, 2025, PIB Fact Check clarified that the viral advertisement is fake. The misleading content claims Indians would earn over ₹1,00,000 every month from a platform approved by the Finance Ministry. PIB confirmed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has not endorsed any such investment platform or income scheme. The ad is neither a government initiative nor a credible financial product.
The fake article uses branding from The Times of India to mislead readers and create a false sense of credibility. Such tactics aim to lure unsuspecting users into clicking malicious links. These can lead to phishing attempts or fraudulent schemes disguised as high-return investment platforms. Citizens are urged not to fall for exaggerated income promises or offers that sound too good to be true.
Individuals must exercise caution while engaging with financial content on social media. Always verify news and financial claims through official sources such as government portals or trusted news agencies. Refrain from sharing personal or banking information on unverified platforms, especially when large sums like ₹1,00,000 per month are promised with no clarity on investment risks or returns.
The viral post about a national investment platform offering ₹1,00,000 monthly income is completely fake. PIB has officially discredited the claim, stating it is neither backed by the government nor any of its ministries. Always verify financial news from reliable sources and avoid falling for sensationalised schemes online.
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Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
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