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Streaming giant Netflix on Saturday denied it was offering free six-month subscriptions to users who would dial a phone number being circulated on Twitter with the fake claim. "This is absolutely fake." They tweeted. Netflix's response went viral. But what was this number?
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The toll-free number had set Indian Twitter abuzz. From free Netflix subscription to pizza, it was advertising a toll-free number that was launched by the BJP on Thursday, for tweeps to endorse the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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The BJP had launched the toll-free number on Thursday for people to endorse the Citizenship Amendment Act by giving a missed call on the number, ahead of the party's 10-day mass contact drive from January 5.
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On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah cleared air on CAA toll-free number said it is not linked to Netflix
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A quick search of the toll free number 8866288662 on Twitter, shows the various offers that just require tweeps to call the number.
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Social-media users were encouraged to call the toll-free number but the exactly function of the line was concealed
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The blandishments included free data plans, free watches and even the opportunity to meet singles.
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Tweeps who saw through the lies were quick to call BJP supporters out, for promoting fake offers.
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