Suspense Crime Sach Ka Dam
Crores of customers of the country’s largest public sector bank SBI are facing the threat of fraud. The government has issued a warning regarding this and has alerted SBI customers about the possibility of fraud. They have been told to be cautious about fake messages received in the name of SBI.
Fraud is happening in the name of reward points
In an alert issued by PIB Fact Check, SBI customers have been asked to be cautious of a fraud message circulating on social media. The message appears to be from SBI, but in reality, it is fake. In it, customers are asked to download an APK file to redeem reward points.
The bank does not send such messages
According to the alert, such messages are not true. SBI never sends any link to its customers via SMS or WhatsApp and does not ask customers to download APK files. To protect yourself from the dangers of scams, do not click on any suspicious links, and do not download unknown files.
Instructions from PIB Fact Check
SBI customers have been instructed by PIB Fact Check that if they receive such a message, they should verify it by contacting SBI officials directly. To verify, customers should always contact SBI officials through a verified contact method. By being alert, you can keep your personal and financial information safe and protect yourself from fraudulent activities.
What to do to avoid fraud:
- If you receive any message, first confirm the authenticity of the sender. Banks send messages only through verified channels.
- Never click on links in suspicious messages and do not download any files.
- If you receive any suspicious message in the name of the bank, verify it by contacting the bank through official channels.
- Make payments and other transactions only through the official app or website.
- Never share your personal or financial information via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or phone.
