{"id":"f-86c21c4f86-ce9f91f5-50e8-52fd-91c6-79b81a9c5f4c","title":"AI Impact Summit 2026: Govt urges caution as refund scam targets attendees","description":"The IT Ministry has warned India AI Impact Summit 2026 attendees about a phishing scam targeting them through fake refund messages on SMS and WhatsApp. Participants were urged not to share card details.","timestamp":1771935919,"category":"national_v_two","headline":"AI Impact Summit 2026: Govt urges caution as refund scam targets attendees","modifiedHeadline":"AI Summit: Govt warns attendees of refund scam","subCategories":["scid_b6669955"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"c35cfc57-1bba-4539-a24c-695ea99ac023","bundleTitle":"Mastering AI","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"597","fcSummary":"the ministry of electronics and information technology warned attendees of the india ai impact summit 2026 about a phishing scam targeting participants via fraudulent whatsapp and sms messages requesting personal card numbers. the indiaai mission urged vigilance and cautioned against sharing sensitive information, emphasizing that these communications are unauthorized. meanwhile, prime minister modi hailed the summit's success, highlighting india’s youth as a driving force in the nation's ai advancements.","summary":"AI Summit attendees warned of refund scam via SMS & WhatsApp. Don't share card details, IT Ministry urges vigilance.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/firstpost/f-86c21c4f86-ce9f91f5-50e8-52fd-91c6-79b81a9c5f4c","sourceUrl":"https://www.firstpost.com/tech/ai-impact-summit-2026-govt-urges-caution-as-refund-scam-targets-attendees-13983204.html","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/GzAi_iQAqjm0.webp","content":"The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an urgent warning for all the attendees who took part in the AI Impact Summit, 2026 about a phishing scam. The scam says that those who participated have been targeted through fraudulent messages requesting for personal card numbers on WhatsApp. \n
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The Ministry asked the attendees to remain vigilant against unsolicited requests for card numbers or WhatsApp contact details. \n\n
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According to an official alert on X, scammers have been circulating fraud messages requesting sensitive information to facilitate refunds via SMS and WhatsApp. \n
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“Please note: It has come to our attention that a Phishing Scam is currently targeting attendees of the India AI Impact Summit 2026,” the warning said. “Fraudulent messages are being circulated via SMS and WhatsApp, requesting sensitive information to facilitate ‘refunds’. These communications are not official and have not been authorized by our organization,” IndiaAI Mission wrote. \n
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The organisation further urged all the attendees to remain cautious and not share their private information with anonymous contact numbers. \n
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“We urge all attendees to remain vigilant against unsolicited requests for card numbers or WhatsApp contact details. Please ensure you are referencing official channels only for any event-related updates,” it added. \n
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Please note: It has come to our attention that a Phishing Scam is currently targeting attendees of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
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\n Fraudulent messages are being circulated via SMS and WhatsApp, requesting sensitive information to facilitate \"refunds.\" These communications are… pic.twitter.com/xbHH164NLO\n
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\n — IndiaAI (@OfficialINDIAai) February 22, 2026\n

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AI Impact Summit a global success

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, while calling the India AI Impact Summit a success, said India’s youth are powering the country’s rapid rise as a global force in artificial intelligence.\n
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He credited the innovative young minds and forward-looking vision for earning international acclaim at the recently held AI Summit in Delhi.\n
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In a post on X, PM Modi said the recognition reflects the power of India’s youth and their forward-looking vision in technology.\n
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Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “At the historic AI Summit held in Delhi, the entire world strongly praised India’s capabilities. This shows that our young people’s vision regarding technology is going to be highly beneficial for all of humanity","readDurationInMinutes":"4","author":{"name":"Firstpost","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/png/28d65284-7c7e-4e74-a1da-84b4daef1e4c.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"DUMMy","type":"GA"}],"pointerSummary":["India AI Summit attendees warned of a phishing scam via WhatsApp/SMS.","Scammers request card numbers/details for fake \"refunds\"; do not share.","PM Modi hailed India’s youth as driving AI growth following the summit."],"tags":["AIImpactSummit2026","IndiaAI","PhishingScam","CyberSecurity","ITMinistry","WhatsAppScam","SMSScam","NarendraModi","ArtificialIntelligence","DigitalIndia","YouthInTech"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

AI Impact Summit 2026: Govt urges caution as refund scam targets attendees

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