Government Scheme Scams: How to Avoid Being Cheated

Citizen checking a suspicious government scheme message on a smartphone.

Last checked: July 2026 Government schemes can be confusing, and scammers take advantage of that confusion. They may send WhatsApp messages about a “new benefit,” call about a “pending payment,” offer to add your name to a beneficiary list, or demand a small fee to complete an application. A genuine government scheme may require documents …

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