The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is warning attendees of a phishing scam. Organizers issued a public advisory on February 22 after several people received fake refund messages on SMS and WhatsApp.
The phishing scam targeted people who attended the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Fraudsters sent messages claiming that registration refunds were being processed. These fake refund messages asked for card numbers, CVV codes, OTPs, and other personal details. Some messages also included suspicious links.
Organizers made it clear that these messages were not official. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 does not ask for banking details through SMS and WhatsApp. Officials asked attendees to ignore such messages and check updates only through official channels.
Cybersecurity experts say financial fraud often increases around large events. Big tech conferences attract attention from cybercriminals. Scammers use public event data and social media buzz to run SMS and WhatsApp fraud campaigns. They copy logos, event names, and hashtags to look real.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 took place from February 16 to February 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event welcomed more than 50,000 participants from over 118 countries. Government leaders, tech companies, startups, and researchers attended the summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei joined the event. The summit focused on AI policy, AI growth, and real-world use in healthcare, farming, education, and finance.
The phishing scam surfaced soon after the summit ended. Organisers asked anyone who clicked on suspicious links to act quickly. Affected attendees must contact their bank or card issuer immediately. Banks can block cards, check for unauthorized transactions, and reduce financial fraud risks.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 team continues to monitor the phishing scam. Officials encourage attendees to report suspicious SMS and WhatsApp fraud through official communication channels.
The incident highlights heightened cybercriminal activity during large global events. The phishing scam is a reminder to stay alert.
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