There are various stickers and sponsor tags at the bottom of the image in order to appear authentic. The poster includes images of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Ruk Khan and Reliance chairperson Mukesh Ambani. The video message bears the same poster that we noticed in the old fake WhatsApp forwards.

Following that, users will be contacted by an “officer” Rana Pratab who will likely ask for personal details.ĪLSO READ: WhatsApp Users, This Scam is Back To Steal Your Money The latest video message adds that users cannot call on the number using the regular calling method, and will need to use WhatsApp Call feature. Similar to the previous text-based fake WhatsApp forwards, the latest video message claims users have won Rs 25 Lakh and will need to contact a number (6261343146) for further details. Regardless of text or video format, it is a fake message that was earlier debunked by Delhi Police’s Cyber Crime Unit. This isn’t the first time users are receiving such messages from an unknown number on WhatsApp claiming cash rewards. Select users, including a member of News18 Tech team, received a video message that explains the steps to avail the alleged cash prize.

Select WhatsApp users are again receiving a message that claims they’ve won Rs 25 lakh as a part of the Kaun Banega Crorepati lucky draw.

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