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What is SBI reward point scam: Scammers are emptying bank accounts in just one click, to avoid it...
Headtopics | July 18, 2024 9:16 AM CST

State Bank of India (SBI) Rewardz Points Scam Advisory Explained If you have a bank account in State Bank of India i.e. SBI, then be alert because cyber criminals are sending fraud messages to SBI customers.

Scammers are emptying bank accounts in just one click, follow these tips to avoid this. If you have a bank account in State Bank of India (SBI), then be alert because cyber criminals are sending fraud messages to SBI customers. The cyber crime wing of Tamil Nadu Police has received 73 complaints in the last two months regarding this. In this advisory, the police has said that in this scam, scammers claim that people's reward points have ended and send a fake message regarding this. A link is given in the message. In this...

 

In recent incidents, hackers have used WhatsApp accounts to send fake messages about 'SBI Reward Points' in various official and personal WhatsApp groups. These hackers can also change the existing group icon and name to the name of 'State Bank of India'. Scammers send a link with the message to update bank details or redeem SBI Reward Points. By downloading and installing the APK file, the person unknowingly installs malware in his device. Banking credentials i.e. customer name, password, smart card, token or biometric or other personal information can be stolen with this malware. SBI had warned some time back to avoid SBI Reward Points scam. In this, SBI had said that 'customers should not make any mistake by using the reward points coming on their phone...

Cybercriminals trap people in their net by sending fake links in the name of redeeming these reward points. Enter SBI Rewardz Customer ID. After entering the OTP, verify your personal details. Keep in mind that to download any app, use authentic platforms like Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Before installing the app, definitely check its review and rating. Install smart padlocks in home and office, thieves can neither open nor break it. 


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