- NTA denies rumors of NEET re-exam paper leak.
- Fraudsters are extorting money from students by selling fake papers on Telegram.
- NTA and experts advised to avoid fake ‘proof’.
The National Testing Agency has issued a strict statement on the rumors of paper leak spreading rapidly on social media regarding NEET re-exam. NTA has made it clear that no paper has been leaked and all the claims going on on Telegram and other social media platforms are completely fake and based on fraud. The agency has appealed to the students not to trust any unknown source or channel and only trust the official information.
NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said that no incident of leak or question paper theft related to NEET re-exam has come to light. He said that some anti-social elements are trying to mislead the students and extort money by spreading wrong information. The agency has clarified that the examination system is completely secure and no paper leak has been confirmed. Students have been advised to trust only the official website and verified sources.
Big scam spreading on Telegram
According to officials, some thugs are targeting students by creating fake channels on Telegram. These people claim that they have the NEET re-exam paper and demand anything from Rs 14,000 to lakhs in return. These scammers mislead students by showing fake screenshots, edited chats and old messages. Actually, there is a facility to edit messages on Telegram, through which any person can change any conversation to make it look like the original. After transferring money, it is almost impossible to get it back.
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IIT Madras experts also warned
Experts of IIT Madras have also warned about such cyber scams. They say that the “proofs” shown on social media are sometimes completely edited and accepting them as truth can be harmful for the students. Experts said that any content on digital platforms can be easily changed, hence one should not trust any claim without checking. NTA has given a strict warning to all NEET candidates to stay away from any unknown Telegram or WhatsApp group.
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