Performing Hajj is a cherished dream for Muslims, but every year, individuals are deceived in the name of free Hajj through deceptive marketing tactics and other schemes.
This year, a WhatsApp message suggested that Hajj could be free via the Mohammed Bin Salman Free Hajj Sponsorship. The message claims that applications for the 2024 sponsorship are open to those unable to afford Hajj this year.
However, it must be clarified that Saudi Arabia has not announced any such Hajj sponsorship scheme. These misleading messages are attempts to scam individuals and potentially compromise their data through phishing links.
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The viral WhatsApp message falsely promises to send 0.75 million Muslims to the holy land for free, but there is no truth to this offer from the Saudi Arabian government.
Hajj aspirants must rely only on information from official sources. Saudi Arabia has cautioned against trusting unofficial channels.
Unfortunately, scams like these are not uncommon, as opportunistic individuals seek to exploit even the most sacred aspects of the Muslim faith.
To avoid falling victim to such scams, it’s advisable to trust only information disseminated through the official channels of Saudi Arabia.
