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Beware SBI Customers: Reward Point Message Can Empty Bank Account, PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth
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News18
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22-02-2026, 20:42
Beware SBI Customers: Reward Point Message Can Empty Bank Account, PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth
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A viral message offering SBI reward point redemption asks users to download an APK file.
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PIB Fact Check has declared this message as fake and a cyber fraud attempt.
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SBI never asks customers to download apps via SMS or WhatsApp links/APK files.
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Downloading such files can install malware, allowing fraudsters to steal data, OTPs, and banking info.
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Always avoid unknown APK files and verify bank-related links only through official channels.
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