Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Besides traffic e-challan and RTO challan, cyber fraudsters are now duping people through APK files in the garb of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 5G update, and PM Kisan Yojana.

The Cyber Crime branch has issued a warning, urging citizens to stay alert against fake APK files being circulated online. The police have cautioned that downloading these files can allow fraudsters to hack mobile phones and steal sensitive data such as bank details, passwords, and OTPs, which could be used for siphoning off cash from bank accounts.

Officials said multiple incidents have recently been reported where people downloaded apps through suspicious links, resulting in their phones and WhatsApp being hacked. These fake APK files often use the names of government schemes or services

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