WhatsApp scam hits Amul, offering fake Rs. 5,000 vouchers with ‘Amul Girl’

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
JUNE 27 (STC):- Amul, a popular Gujarat-based dairy cooperative society, has warned customers about a scam where fake vouchers are being distributed on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. This scam features the popular ‘Amul girl’ image alongside the brand’s logo, offering Rs. 5,000 to customers when they click a link.
A public interest advisory by Amul on X platform reads: “We wish to inform you (that) a fake gift voucher message featuring the Amul Girl is being shared on WhatsApp and social media. This voucher has not been created by Amul.”
The post further states: “In the said message, a webpage link is autogenerated and is misleading the customers to fraudulent websites.”
Amul informed that they blacklisted many such links and will take legal action as well against the perpetrators of such a fraudulent scheme.
Amul has has urged customers to avoid clicking on any such links. It has asked customers to share the information alert with those who have shared the fake message with them.
For any further queries, customers can reach out via customer care toll-free mumber-1800 258 3333 or email to customercare@amul.coop.
It’s worth mentioning here that cybercriminals are increasingly using Google’s services, including its advertising platform, to target victims.
(STC)