Leading dairy brand Amul has issued a public alert regarding a fake gift voucher message that is currently being circulated through WhatsApp and various social media platforms. The fraudulent message features the iconic Amul Girl and falsely claims to offer gift vouchers from the company.
Amul has clarified that it has not created or authorised any such voucher. The company warns that the message contains a misleading webpage link which redirects unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites designed to steal personal information or facilitate scams.
“We wish to inform you that a fake gift voucher message featuring the Amul Girl is being shared on WhatsApp and social media. This voucher has not been created by Amul,” the company stated in its official communication.
The dairy cooperative has already taken action by blacklisting several such fraudulent links and has vowed to initiate legal proceedings against those responsible for spreading the fake messages.
Amul urges public to stay vigilant
Amul strongly urges all consumers to refrain from clicking on suspicious links and to exercise caution when encountering such offers online. The company is also appealing to the public to help curb the spread of misinformation by informing those who may have forwarded or received the fake message.
“In the said image, a webpage link is autogenerated and is misleading the customers to fraudulent websites, we at Amul have blacklisted many such links and will take legal action as well against the perpetrators,” Amul emphasised.