State Bank of India Alerts: Prevent Aadhaar Update Phishing Attacks
State Bank of India has issued a warning about fake messages spreading on social media platforms, falsely claiming that Aadhaar can be updated by downloading an APK file through SBI Yono app. Users are advised to avoid such actions and report suspicious messages directly to State Bank of India for necessary action.
Highlights
- •Users need to remain alert as a misleading message is circulating on social media, claiming users can download an APK file to update their Aadhaar via SBI Yono app.
- •State Bank of India has confirmed that the statement is false and no such official communication regarding this matter exists.
- •PIB Fact Check advises against downloading any APK files or entering personal information into them as it could expose sensitive data, particularly banking details and Aadhaar.
- •Users are encouraged to report suspicious messages directly to sbi.co.in for necessary action.
State Bank of India (SBI) has released a warning to its customers regarding a misleading message spread on social media platforms, claiming users can update their Aadhaar by downloading an APK file.
It's important for SBI Yono app users to remain vigilant. A recent post by PIB Fact Check on social media indicated that this message is spreading widely online and falsely claims users must download and install an APK file included in the message to update their Aadhaar, or else risk having their SBI Yono app blocked.
PIB Fact Check has confirmed that the message is false and that SBI has not released any official communication regarding this matter. Users are advised strongly against downloading such APK files and entering any personal information into them, especially banking details and Aadhaar.
If you encounter similar messages on social media platforms like WhatsApp or other messaging apps, please report them to sbi.co.in for necessary action. It is crucial that users take this issue seriously as it highlights the increasing prevalence of phishing attacks targeting banking customers.
