WhatsApp users across the country may have received a new message that claims to give free laptops to eligible students as a part of an ongoing Free Laptops Scheme 2024. The message claims that the scheme is available for all students who cannot afford a laptop due to financial reasons. The message also asks users to fill up a form by clicking on the link provided in the message. PIB Fact Check has highlighted that this message is fake and a scam.

Here’s what the WhatsApp message reads:

The Applications for the Students Laptop

Scheme 2024 ls Available

This scheme is open to all students who for financial reasons are not in a position to purchase a laptop of their own and are in need of laptop in their level of education.

In 2024 Over 960,000 students will be given free laptop to enhance their learning

Application has began and students that have applied have started getting their laptops

Register and apply here

https://lc.ke/Students-FREE-LAPTOP

PIB Fact Check has confirmed that this message circulating via WhatsApp is fake and is a scammers’ new way to trap their target. The government’s fact-check platform has also advised people that they should “Never click on such suspicious links” and “Be cautious while sharing personal information.”