Govt warns of phishing messages targeting AI summit attendees
Attendees told to remain vigilant and avoid responding to unsolicited requests for card numbers or WhatsApp contact information
The government has issued a public warning after a phishing scam was found targeting attendees of the recently-held India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
In a statement posted on X, the IndiaAI Mission, an independent business division under the Digital India initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said that fraudulent messages are being circulated via SMS and WhatsApp seeking sensitive personal and financial information under the pretext of processing “refunds.”
" It has come to our attention that a phishing scam is currently targeting attendees of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Fraudulent messages are being circulated via SMS and WhatsApp requesting sensitive information to facilitate "refunds," the post said.
“These communications are not official and have not been authorised by our organisation,” the statement clarified.
The mission urged all attendees to remain vigilant and avoid responding to unsolicited requests for card numbers or WhatsApp contact information. Participants have been advised to rely only on official communication channels for updates related to the summit.
It further cautioned that anyone who may have shared information through suspicious links should immediately contact their bank to secure their accounts and prevent potential financial loss.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, while calling the India AI Impact Summit a success, said India’s youth are powering the country’s rapid rise as a global force in artificial intelligence. He credited their innovation and forward-looking vision for earning international acclaim at the recently held AI Summit in Delhi.
In a post on X, Modi said the recognition reflects the power of India’s youth and their forward-looking vision in technology.
Referring to the summit hosted in the national capital, Modi said, "At the historic AI Summit held in Delhi, the entire world strongly praised India’s capabilities. This shows that our young people’s vision regarding technology is going to be highly beneficial for all of humanity."
