SBI phishing attack alert: Many SBI customers have received a message claiming their accounts will be blocked if they don’t update their Permanent Account Number (PAN). This is a fake message being circulated by scammers. If you have also received such a message, don’t respond and report it to the bank.
The Government’s official fact-checker, PIB Fact Check has warned SBI customers about the fake message.
“A #Fake message issued in the name of SBI is asking customers to update their PAN number to avoid their account from getting blocked,” PIB Fact Check tweeted.
“Never respond to emails/SMS asking to share your personal or banking details,” it added.
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Scammers are sending fake messages such as: “Dear Customer your SBI YONO Account Closed Today Contact now And Update your PAN MUMBER details in the Link.” A link accompanies the SMS.
What happens when you click such a link
You risk losing all your money in your bank account and your personal data by clicking on scam links. Clicking any link sent by a scammer on your phone or email-id provides scammers with the necessary data required to access your account.
