SBI YONO Aadhaar Update Scam: PIB Fact Check Warns Against Fake Messages

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News18•10-01-2026, 10:36
SBI YONO Aadhaar Update Scam: PIB Fact Check Warns Against Fake Messages
- •Fake messages circulating via WhatsApp/SMS claim SBI YONO will be blocked if Aadhaar isn't updated, prompting users to download an APK file.
- •PIB Fact Check has debunked these claims, stating they are cyber scams designed to defraud SBI customers.
- •SBI never asks customers to download APK files for Aadhaar updates; clicking such links can install malware.
- •Malware can steal banking details, login IDs, passwords, and OTPs, leading to illegal money transfers.
- •Verify government-related news or messages via PIB Fact Check's WhatsApp (8799711259) or email (factcheck@pib.gov.in).
Why It Matters: Beware of fake SBI YONO Aadhaar update messages; they are scams to steal your banking information.
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