SBI YONO Aadhaar Link Scam: PIB Debunks Fake APK Warning, Bank Alerts Customers

• Fake WhatsApp messages urged SBI customers to link Aadhaar to YONO via an APK download, threatening app shutdown.
• PIB Fact Check confirmed the message is false and misleading, advising against downloading any APK files.
• SBI warned customers that it never asks for APK downloads or Aadhaar/KYC updates via unofficial links.
• Installing fake APKs can lead to theft of banking logins, OTPs, and personal data, resulting in financial fraud.
• Customers should only download apps from official stores and report suspicious messages to cybercrime helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

Why It Matters: Beware of fake SBI YONO Aadhaar linking messages; never download APKs from unknown sources.