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If you have an account in the State Bank of India (SBI), then this news is very important for you, recently the bank issued a warning for its customers, which tells about a new scam. SBI is alerting its customers about a fake message scam that targets users by promising that reward points will expire. If you have received any suspicious messages or links claiming to be from SBI, do not click on them even by mistake, your bank account may be emptied, know the full details.

What is happening?

SBI has issued an official warning stating that some fraudsters are sending fake messages to its customers, claiming that their SBI reward points are about to expire. These messages are being sent via SMS and WhatsApp, and they often include a link to "redeem" these points before they expire.

SBI official statement

SBI has informed through social media platforms that the bank does not send messages about the expiry of reward points via WhatsApp or SMS, and customers should never click on any link from such messages.

How to protect yourself from fraud

Ignore suspicious messages: If you receive a message claiming that your SBI reward points are about to expire, do not click on the link.

Verify communications: Always verify any communication from the bank by logging into your official SBI account or contacting SBI customer care directly. Do not trust links or phone numbers provided in suspicious messages.

Enable two-factor authentication: To add a layer of security to your account, make sure you have enabled two-factor authentication for your SBI account.

Be cautious on unauthorized platforms: Scammers often use social media and messaging apps like WhatsApp to target users. Be cautious and avoid engaging with any unsolicited messages.