India, Nov. 8 -- With Diwali shopping in full swing, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has warned people against falling for fake festive discounts and online shopping scams. The advisory highlights how fraudsters can use attractive offers and phishing links to steal personal and financial information.

Taking to X, PIB Fact Check shared a post titled "The Phuljhari of Phishing", drawing attention to the risks associated with fraudulent shopping deals during the festive season.

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The awareness campaign uses a phuljhari, a popular Diwali sparkler, to illustrate how seemingly attractive online offers can conceal cyber fraud.

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