PM Kisan Yojana Fraud Alert: Farmer Loses Rs 3.9 Lakh in Fake e-KYC Scam; Know How to Stay Safe

PM Kisan Yojana Fraud Alert has once again highlighted the growing threat of online scams targeting farmers. A farmer reportedly lost nearly Rs 3.9 lakh after clicking on a fake e-KYC link sent in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. Cybercriminals are increasingly using fraudulent messages and fake websites to trick beneficiaries into sharing access to their devices and bank accounts. Here's how the scam happened, how you can identify such frauds, and the only official methods to complete PM Kisan e-KYC safely.