Alert For SBI Customers! Beware Of Fake WhatsApp Calls And Messages

Cyber criminals are targeting customers through WhatsApp calls and messages. Check the ways through which fraudsters can trap you.

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In yet another alert from the largest public sector lender State Bank of India  (SBI) the, bank has warned customers about a possible scam. In its social media platform,  the bank warned its account holders about suspicious WhatsApp calls and messages that might trick them to share their banking details. Also Read: Did You Know There Are Situations When Your EPF Account Won’t Earn You Interest? Check Details Here In a tweet, the Bank states, “Customers are now being targeted on WhatsApp. Don't let cyber criminals fool you! Please be aware and stay vigilant."

With the rise in online transactions, the online banking frauds have witnessed a steady rise. Nowadays, cyber criminals are targeting customers through WhatsApp calls and messages, informed the bank to its customers. Here is how you can get trapped: 1) Informing customers about winning lottery and asking them to contact an SBI number. 2) Please be aware that SBI never calls or asks for personal or account specific information through Email/SMS/Ca;;/WhatsApp Calls. 3) There is no lottery scheme or lucky customer gift offers going on-please stay safe and think before you fall into any such traps. 4) Cyber criminals are waiting for just one mistake - please do not trust such fake callers of forwarded messages. 5) Please share this message with people to save them from any such frauds. It is important to note here if any fraud takes place as a result of bank's fault then you will get full compensation, but in case the loss is because of the customer's negligence, he/she will not get the refund. In fact the bank has warned customers about a possible scam in which fraudsters are sending emails that look similar to their official email. “Our customers are receiving fake alert e-mails from non-existing entities in the name and style of SBI. Kindly refrain from clicking on such e-mails. We never ever send such mails," SBI had tweeted. The country’s largest lender keeps sharing safety tops with customers to prevent any fraud.