RCB Offering ₹5000 Giveaways To Fans? No, Viral Posts Share Dubious Links

Claim

RCB is offering ₹5,000 giveaways to fans upon clicking an external link or scratching a virtual card, after they won their maiden IPL title on June 3, 2025.

The archived version of the post can be seen here.

Fact

Newschecker first ran a keyword search for “RCB ₹5,000 giveaway fans”, which did not lead us to any such scheme by RCB. Also, we looked up RCB’s official website, where we did not find any such cash giveaway to fans after the IPL team bagged its first title.

Link 1

Newschecker clicked on the link attached to the post, which led us to an error page that said the website has been blocked by the security service to protect itself from online attacks.

We then ran the website past Scam Detector, a major online fraud prevention resource, which assigned it a low trust score of 14.9/100, with the tags, “Controversial. High-Risk. Unsafe”.

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Link 2

Newschecker clicked on the link attached to the post, which led us to a “404 Not Found” error page. A 404 error occurs when the server cannot access the requested webpage.

We then ran the website past Scam Detector, which also assigned it a low trust score of 16.3/100, with the tags, “Controversial. High-Risk. Unsafe”.

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Why Are There Fake Giveaways?

Newschecker came across this write-up by major cybersecurity software company Avast, dated December 17, 2024, which stated that fake giveaways, often disguised as a contest or prize promotions, are one of the many traps scammers use to steal your personal data, money, or even gain access to your accounts.

“Giveaway competitions on Facebook can be tempting, luring you in with the possibility of a freebie, but be aware that these posts aren’t always what they seem. Which? has found a number of examples of fake competitions circulating on social media in recent months. These competitions are run by scammers, who create fake Facebook pages impersonating well-known brands. ‘Winners’ of the fake giveaways will often be asked to hand over personal data and payment details in order to receive their freebie. Fraudsters can then use these details to scam you,” read an article by UK-based independent consumer advocacy group Which?, dated October 30, 2024.

According to the articles, the most effective ways to protect yourself from giveaway fraud is by checking the account’s credibility (look for a verified blue checkmark); be wary of brand new profiles; never share personal information such as ID numbers or bank details with strangers; and avoid clicking on unofficial links. Also, if you are asked for money for a prize, it is most likely a scam.

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