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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
T'ganu cops probing 25 lucky draw scam cases
KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have opened 25 investigation papers related to a lucky draw scam involving losses amounting to RM782,616. Terengganu police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the syndicate had illegally used the name of a local bank to commit the offences between January and June this year. He said victims received a link to download an APK (Android Package Kit) file via social media, which, when clicked, either directed them to a fake website or immediately downloaded the malicious APK file. 'This action allows the suspects to gain full control of the victim's device, enabling them to read TAC/OTP messages sent by the bank and access banking or e-wallet applications. 'The suspect would then carry out repeated transactions without the victim's knowledge, causing losses amounting to tens of thousands of ringgit,' he said in a statement, Bernama reported. DCP Mohd Khairi said the police are working with banks and Bank Negara to trace the transactions and identify the mule account holders. He advised the public not to fall for suspicious offers on social media. 'Never share OTP information with anyone, and immediately report to the Scam Response Centre at 997, or via the portal he said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Terengganu police probe 25 cases in lucky draw scam, losses hit RM782,616
KUALA TERENGGANU: Police in Terengganu have launched 25 investigation papers linked to a fraudulent lucky draw scheme, with total losses estimated at RM782,616. The scam, active since January, misused a local bank's name to deceive victims. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin revealed that victims were lured via social media with links to download an APK file. Clicking these links either redirected users to fake websites or automatically installed malicious software. 'Once installed, the APK grants scammers full access to the victim's device. They can intercept TAC or OTP codes and manipulate banking or e-wallet apps,' he said. 'Unauthorised transactions then occur, often draining tens of thousands from accounts unnoticed.' Authorities are collaborating with banks and Bank Negara Malaysia to track transactions and identify mule account holders. Mohd Khairi urged the public to remain cautious of suspicious online offers. 'Always verify links through official bank channels before clicking. Never share OTP details, and report scams immediately via CCID at 997 or the portal he advised.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Hans India
SP warns public against clicking on APK file links
Kurnool: District Superintendent of Police, Vikrant Patil on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the public not to click on or download APK (Android Application Package) file links being circulated through WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, SMS, and other platforms. He stated that cybercriminals are employing new tactics to deceive users, and opening such links could result in immediate hacking of WhatsApp and mobile phones, leading to severe financial and personal losses. Explaining the modus operandi through a press release on Tuesday, SP Vikrant Patil said cyber fraudsters are sending malicious APK links disguised as delivery updates, refund links, digital KYC updates, bank rewards, E-challans, PM Kisan documents, and free gift offers. Once a user downloads and installs these files, the app requests access to sensitive permissions like SMS, contacts, storage, call logs, and notifications. With this access, the criminals can completely control the phone, steal OTPs, banking details, and even siphon money from accounts. In more serious cases, the fraudsters gain access to a user's phone camera and microphone, collect personal data such as videos and audio recordings, and use them for blackmail. Vulnerable groups like the elderly, people with disabilities, students, unemployed youth, farmers, and online shoppers are being particularly targeted in these attacks. SP Patil urged the public to be extremely cautious and avoid interacting with any unknown or suspicious links. The district police advise everyone to only download apps from trusted platforms like the Google Play Store, review app permissions carefully, never share banking or UPI credentials, and uninstall suspicious apps immediately. Victims of such frauds should call the National Cyber Helpline at 1930, file a complaint at or report to the nearest police station.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Hans India
DGP urges people to be cautious about cyber crimes
Vijayawada: With the rapid expansion of internet usage in the digital era, cyber crimes are also increasing at an alarming rate, said DGP Harish Kumar Gupta. He said that cyber attacks on personal information, banking details, and social media accounts have become very common these days and emphasised that every individual should be aware of cyber crimes. Gupta said cyber crimes can be curbed when every individual becomes aware of cyber safety, refrains from clicking on suspicious links, avoids responding to unknown calls, and never shares banking or personal details. In a press release on Tuesday, the DGP said in recent times social media accounts are frequently receiving APK (Android Package) files from unknown mobile numbers and groups — examples include: PM KISAN YOJANA No ICICI Bank Credit Card SBI Some of these APK files contain malware, spyware, or Trojan codes. When users unknowingly click on these APK files, personal information such as bank account details, passwords, contacts, messages, gallery files, etc., gets stolen from their phones and falls into the hands of hackers, the DGP warned. He said these cyber criminals not only empty the victim's bank accounts with a single click but also resort to blackmail using the stolen personal data. Some malicious apps are even capable of stealing OTPs received via SMS. The DGP narrated a recent incident in which the cyber criminals stole Rs 94,000 from SBI customers. He said recently a farmer from Kanaganapalli area in Sri Sathya Sai district received a fake APK file on WhatsApp with name of PM Kisan Yojana. Assuming it was an official app, the farmer downloaded it, which led to cyber criminals stealing Rs 94,000 from his SBI bank account. He suggested that the people to install proven antivirus/mobile security applications such as Avast, Norton, Bitdefender, etc., He said people should be cautious while using banking apps, and only conduct transactions through official banking applications. He further urged that anyone who falls victim to cyber crime should immediately call the helpline number 1930 or file a complaint at
Mint
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Aamir Khan found Shah Rukh Khan's Swades ‘boring', reveals why he rejected it
Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, said he found filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Swades', starring Shah Rukh Khan, 'very boring' and revealed that he was first offered the 2004 film. In a viral clip from an interview with Zoom, Aamir said he said 'no to Swades,' because 'I found it very boring.' He shared that Ashutosh had first pitched the movie, initially titled 'Kaveri Amma', during the shoot for the 2001 blockbuster Lagaan. 'Ashu narrated the story to me when we were making Lagaan. It was titled Kaveri Amma then,' the actor said, adding that he had liked the story 'very much' at the time, and had decided to take it up next. Soon after Lagaan was released, the filmmaker began working on the script of Swades, an Aamir Khan Productions (APK) film. 'After Lagaan was released, we made Ashu sit with a writer. AKP was producing it,' said Aamir. Aamir Khan said the three-hour narration for Swades bored him so much that he rejected the movie. 'When the story was ready, Ashu narrated it to me. It was a three-hour-long narration,' he said. Sharing his honest review with the filmmaker, the actor said that he told Ashutosh that he got bored. 'I told him, 'Mai bore ho gya hu. It's very important for you to hear this reaction'.' He also told Ashutosh that what he is trying to say through the script 'is very correct, noble, and important', but 'itne boring tareeke se kahega toh mujhe maza nhi aaega.' 'Baki log ka mujhe pata nhi, lekin mai bore ho gya hu,' Aamir said, adding that he suggested the filmmaker to make it more interesting. Aamir Khan also shared that he has never watched Swades; however, he said he trusts that Ashutosh Gowariker must have turned it into a masterpiece. He also mentioned that the audience loved Shah Rukh Khan's work in the movie. Swades is still regarded as one of King Khan's finest films to date. 'I've actually not seen the film yet. Maybe he'd have corrected it and people would've liked it then. I did note that people loved Shah Rukh's work in it,' said the actor.
