Fake DigiLocker CISCE Portal: A fake website claiming to offer DigiLocker and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) services has reportedly surfaced online, raising concerns among students and parents. The website, “digilocker.cisceboard.org,” is allegedly designed to resemble official educational and digital document portals in an attempt to mislead users
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a “Fake Website Alert” through its official social media handle, warning users about a fraudulent website (digilocker.cisceboard.org) that is allegedly impersonating CISCE and DigiLocker services. In its post, the ministry cautioned users not to share personal information such as Aadhaar details, OTPs, passwords, or payment information on such platforms and urged them to remain vigilant. It further advised students, parents, and other users to rely only on official government portals and stay cyber safe while accessing online educational services.
Additionally, DigiLocker’s official social media handle also shared a public alert stating: “A fake website digilocker.cisceboard.org is misleading users in the name of DigiLocker and CISCE services. Do not enter personal information, Aadhaar details, OTPs, or payment information on suspicious websites. Always verify the URL before using any digital service. Stay cautious. Stay cyber safe.”
Users Advised To Verify Official URLs
Students and parents have been advised to carefully check website links before accessing any online service related to examination results, certificates, or DigiLocker documents. Officials have urged users to rely only on official government or board websites for downloading marksheets, certificates, and other academic records.
Do Not Share Aadhaar, OTP Or Banking Information
Authorities have specifically warned students and parents not to share:
Aadhaar numbers
OTPs received on mobile phones
Bank account or payment details
Passwords or login credentials
Users have been advised to immediately exit any website that asks for confidential personal or banking details unnecessarily.
