SBI scam alert! Scammer sends fake KYC link with wrong spellings; netizens say, ‘bro needs English coaching classes’
1 month, 1 week ago

SBI scam alert! Scammer sends fake KYC link with wrong spellings; netizens say, ‘bro needs English coaching classes’

Live Mint  

Online scams are becoming common, and fraudsters are using clever tactics to steal personal and financial information. Watch the post here: The first screenshot shows a WhatsApp chat where the scammer sends a link for ‘SBI Credit Card E-KYC Update.’ Instead of leading to the official SBI website, the link directs users to a site that is hosted on Wix, a free website-building platform. One prominent clue is a spelling error in the expiry date field, where it is incorrectly written as “Expari date.” Netizens react A user replied, “The Nigerian scammers used the same logic. Another said, “Ex Pari hai vo, scammer referring to his ex.” A user noted, “They purposely do that to filter out the smart ones.” "Bro desperately needs English coaching classes and dictionary," another user joked. Bro desperately needs English coaching classes and dictionary.

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Scammers sending fraud messages to HDFC, SBI and other bank customers to update PAN details, don't fall for it
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India Today  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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ABP News  

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2 years, 11 months ago

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ABP News  

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2 years, 11 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 11 months ago

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News 18  

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Delhi Police busts pan-India racket of KYC frauds, 23 held for duping people using fake SBI app
2 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years ago

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News 18  

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Live Mint  

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SBI warns of KYC fraud. 3 things you must do to keep your account safe
3 years, 9 months ago

SBI warns of KYC fraud. 3 things you must do to keep your account safe

Live Mint  

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SBI cautions against fake UPI ID for collecting coronavirus funds
4 years, 11 months ago

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Live Mint  

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