WHO is giving away cash to 10,000 people every day via the "New Coronavirus Vaccine Fund."

WHO does not have a fund which gives away free cash to people. Further, it warned people not to fall for phishing attempts in the name of WHO.

WHO does not have a fund which gives away free cash to people. Further, it warned people not to fall for phishing attempts in the name of WHO.Since the pandemic outbreak, many fake messages are being spread on social media to trick people into giving them their financial details like bank accounts and other personal details.

Recently a message is circulated on WhatsApp, claiming that 10,000 people will receive a cash reward between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh from WHO under the COVID-19 relief plan. At the end of the message, a link is given and urges the users to click on it to claim the benefit.

In the wake of such malicious messages, the World Health Organization has clarified that it does not conduct any lotteries or offer prizes, grants, certificates, or funding. It has warned that such actions can reveal the passwords which can be used to steal money or sensitive information. Further, the note from WHO said that it is aware of such messages and asked the public to report it as a scam. WHO's only call is the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and any other appeal for funding or donations that appears to be from WHO is a scam.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19, including symptoms, prevention, and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organization or your national healthcare authority.