The Indian government’s Fact Checking agency — PIB Fact Check — has shared a post on Twitter, warning against fake videos promoting “Pakistan’s propaganda” to manipulate users. The post is titled “YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS ARE UNDER ATTACK” and advises users to not fall for suspicious videos related to Indian armed forces or the ongoing India-Pakistan situation.
PIB Fact Check’s post reads:
🚨 YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS ARE UNDER ATTACK🚨
Beware of suspicious videos related to #IndianArmedForces or the ongoing situation. These are key tools of malicious manipulation.
🛑 Don’t fall for it. Don’t spread it.
🔍 Suspect something?
📤 Report to #PIBFactCheck
📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259
📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in
The post also an image that reads:
Warning
The surge in fake videos flooding your social media feeds is NOT ACCIDENTAL.
Pakistan’s propaganda network is manipulating you.
Forwarding unverified or misleading content can do more harm than good.
Stay Alert, Stay Informed.
Do you need to turn off location services on your phones? Government clarifies
In another post, PIB Fact Check debunked a claim asking citizens to turn off GPS on their smartphone immediately. The post stated:
A viral image is claiming that an advisory has been issued, advising people to turn off location services on their phones immediately.
#PIBFactCheck
- This claim is FAKE
- No such advisory has been issued by the GoI
PIB Fact Check’s post reads:
🚨 YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS ARE UNDER ATTACK🚨
Beware of suspicious videos related to #IndianArmedForces or the ongoing situation. These are key tools of malicious manipulation.
🛑 Don’t fall for it. Don’t spread it.
🔍 Suspect something?
📤 Report to #PIBFactCheck
📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259
📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in
🚨 YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS ARE UNDER ATTACK🚨
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Beware of suspicious videos related to #IndianArmedForces or the ongoing situation. These are key tools of malicious manipulation.
🛑 Don’t fall for it. Don’t spread it.
🔍 Suspect something?
📤 Report to #PIBFactCheck
📱 WhatsApp:… pic.twitter.com/mtsrGRUbic
The post also an image that reads:
Warning
The surge in fake videos flooding your social media feeds is NOT ACCIDENTAL.
Pakistan’s propaganda network is manipulating you.
Forwarding unverified or misleading content can do more harm than good.
Stay Alert, Stay Informed.
Do you need to turn off location services on your phones? Government clarifies
In another post, PIB Fact Check debunked a claim asking citizens to turn off GPS on their smartphone immediately. The post stated:
A viral image is claiming that an advisory has been issued, advising people to turn off location services on their phones immediately.
#PIBFactCheck
- This claim is FAKE
- No such advisory has been issued by the GoI
A viral image is claiming that an advisory has been issued, advising people to turn off location services on their phones immediately.#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
- This claim is FAKE
- No such advisory has been issued by the GoI pic.twitter.com/8GmYpKXTkJ
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