SBI Alert for Scam: A message is spreading very fast, in which it is being claimed that you will get SBI reward. But there is a condition in it that you have to download the APK file. If you have received such a message, then be alert. This can be a big conspiracy of scammers.

Actually, fraudsters are sending a file named SBI REWARD27..APK. In which they are claiming that State Bank of India has sent you a special kind of reward. PIB has fact checked this viral message.

According to the PIB Fact Check Unit, this APK file can harm your personal data and financial security. Along with this, they have warned not to download it. Be careful before clicking on such unknown links because these links can be scams.

If you get a message to download any such APK file saying that SBI will give rewards on redeeming it, then avoid clicking on such a link. Because SBI never sends such links or APK files on SMS or WhatsApp.

What is APK and how do cyber criminals use APK files?

APK (Android Package Kit) is used to send and install applications on Android devices. It includes all the elements required to run the app on Android system such as code, resources, assets and the manifest file of the app. The game starts as soon as it is installed. The name of the APK file is with the .exe extension for Windows and .ipa extension for iOS.

Usually the scam involves stealing personal data and banking credentials or installing ransomware and crypto hacking software.

How to stay safe with APK files?

Only download apps from trusted sources like Google Play Store.

Avoid clicking on unknown links

Avoid apps that ask for excessive permissions.

Keep antivirus software installed

Always keep your device updated

Use a tool like VirusTotal to scan APKs for malware before installing them.

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No such message has been sent by SBI. All customers should be cautious of these fake messages and do not respond to them. Such messages are being sent by fraudsters. You may be cheated if you answer.

Messages of account closure are coming

It is written in these messages that dear SBI account holder, your account will be blocked today. Please click on the link sent to update your PAN Card number. The bank has alerted customers not to respond to any email or message sent to share banking details. If you receive such a message, immediately report it to ‘report.phishing@sbi.co.in’ .

According to SBI guidelines, do not give account number, password, PIN or CVV number to anyone. Immediately complain against anyone asking for such information while updating the information, activating the account, calling or on the website. The bank said that you can also call the cyber crime helpline number 1930. You can also complain on their website https://cybercrime.gov.in/ .

This is how you can get full money in case of fraud

Most people do nothing when banking fraud occurs. In such cases the police also show reluctance. But, by taking immediate action you can get the entire money back. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), you can avoid losses by giving timely information about cyber fraud to your bank. Banks take insurance policy for cyber fraud. The bank informs the insurance company about the fraud that happened to you. After the paperwork, the bank will take money from the insurance company and compensate for your loss.

If information is not given within 3 days, there will be loss

The most important thing is that you have to inform the bank about the fraud within 3 days. If you delay in this, it may be difficult to compensate for the loss. According to RBI, if information is given within the stipulated time, the amount will be returned within 10 days. If the fraud is reported after 4 to 7 days, the customer will have to bear a loss of up to Rs 25 thousand.

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Press Information Bureau has called this message being sent to the customers of State Bank of India as fake. At the same time, now the State Bank of India is also sending an alert message to its customers and is appealing to them not to reply to any such message. The bank says that this message is fake and it is being sent to the customers for the purpose of fraud.

What is written in the message?

In a message being sent by cyber criminals in the name of the bank, customers have been told that their YONO account has been deactivated due to non-updation of PAN card details. Along with this, a link has also been given, on which click is being asked to update the PAN. The message reads, “Dear Customer, Your SBI YONO account has been closed today, contact now and update your PAN number in the following link”. PIB found in its fact check that this message is completely fake and is not being sent by the bank.

SBI alerts After this message came to the fore, now State Bank of India is also alerting its customers by sending a message. The bank has written in the message sent to the customers, “Beware of incoming SMS for pending KYC updation / suspension of YONO account / SIM card block / PAN card verification etc. Such SMS are fake, don’t reply to them.

Do not share information

If you receive any message or e-mail asking for your personal information, do not reply to it and do not share your personal details and banking details. If a link is given with a message, do not click on it.

How to complain

If you get fake messages, then you can complain on this mail report.phishing@sbi.co.in. Apart from this, you can also give information to the bank about this by calling 1930.

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