Fake Advisory Urging Rs 50,000 in Cash, Fuel & Medicine Stock Circulates Online; Govt Calls It Misinformation

A false message claiming that the Government of India has issued an emergency advisory amid ‘ongoing tense situation at the border’ is widely shared on social media and messaging platforms. The advisory urges citizens to stock up on essential supplies, including Rs 50,000 in cash, medicines, fuel, and backup power. However, authorities have confirmed that no such directive has been released by any official body.

Mock Drill Fake Advisory

The fabricated document, titled ‘Advisory Notice,’ lists a detailed emergency checklist. It includes keeping Rs 50,000 in cash, a fully-fuelled vehicle, a two-month stock of medicines, drinking water, food, power banks, and torch lights. Although the message appears to mimic official alerts, it lacks any government logo, attribution, or authentication.

Despite its official-sounding tone, the government has confirmed it is fake. “An image of an advisory is being shared online, claiming that the Government has urged individuals to take precautionary measures and keep essential items ready at home. This claim is FAKE,” the PIB Fact Check unit said in a social media post on Tuesday.

The message falsely states that the advisory is due to rising tensions along the border. It suggests the government wants citizens to be prepared for emergencies by storing cash and supplies at home.

Government Confirms It's False, Warns Citizens

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has made it clear that “the government has not issued any such advisory.” The PIB further urged the public to stay calm and trust only verified information sources.

An image of an advisory is being shared online, claiming that the Government has urged individuals to take precautionary measures and keep essential items ready at home.#PIBFactCheck

❌ This claim is #FAKE. The government has not issued any such advisory

✅ Beware! Trust… pic.twitter.com/JtEcr8iRge

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 6, 2025

“Beware! Trust only official government sources for credible information. Stay cautious and avoid sharing unverified claims,” PIB Fact Check added.

The advisory comes in the wake of heightened national sensitivity following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. Authorities have warned that sharing such fake messages, especially in such a context, is not just irresponsible but may also violate Indian cyber laws.

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What to Do If You Receive the Fake Message

Officials have urged citizens to take the following steps if they receive or come across such fake messages:

• Do NOT share or forward the advisory.
• Verify the information through credible channels such as PIB Fact Check, the Ministry of Home Affairs, or state disaster response authorities.
• Report the message on the platform where it was received—WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, etc.
• Stay calm and continue with daily routines unless an actual advisory is issued.

Misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic and confusion. Authorities emphasise that fear-mongering serves no public good and can cause more harm than any real threat.

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