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Raj police warn about fake mobile app used for cyber fraud
Jaipur: The cyber crime branch of Rajasthan police issued a warning about a new
cyber fraud
involving a fake mobile app designed to steal personal and financial information. The app, disguised as "SBI is being shared widely through WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram.
According to SP cyber crime Shantanu Kumar, the app is a form of Android malware. Once downloaded and installed, it operates in the background without the user's knowledge and secretly collects data from the device, including SMS messages, contact lists, and app notifications. This information is then transferred to an unsecured server hosted on Google Firebase.
The primary objective of the malware is to capture sensitive financial information such as credit and debit card numbers, CVV, PINs, PAN numbers, and other personal identifiers to commit financial fraud and other cybercrimes.
Rajasthan police urged the public to stay cautious and follow cyber safety practices. People are advised to download the SBI REWARDZ app only from the official Google Play Store and to avoid installing APK files received through social media platforms. If anyone installed a suspicious APK file, they should uninstall it immediately.
Victims of such cyber frauds should contact the cyber helpline at 1930 or file a complaint online at the cyber crime reporting portal. Reports can also be made at the nearest police station or cyber police station.
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