# Fake Indian Army internship email triggers cyber fraud alert 2026-08-14T23:28:28+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Maharashtra cyber police have warned citizens about phishing emails that falsely offer internships with the Indian Army. A Times of India reporter received one such message claiming selection for a free internship with a monthly stipend of Rs 75,000 and no experience required. The email asked recipients to click an “apply” link. TOI verified with Indian Army and defence officials, who confirmed the email is fake. Officials said applications for the genuine Indian Army Internship Programme are only accepted through the AICTE National Internship Portal. The real programme pays a stipend of up to Rs 75,000 after successful completion. State cyber cell chief Yashasvi Yadav said the department will launch the Maharashtra Cyber Safe App within a month to counter phishing attacks. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: AICTE, Indian Army, Maharashtra Cyber Cell Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fake-indian-army-internship-email-triggers-cyber-fraud-alert/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fake-indian-army-internship-email-triggers-cyber-fraud-alert/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.