KYC frauds

Beware of THIS message! Airtel warns customers about KYC frauds, here’s how to stay safe

Telecom customers frequently receive notifications requesting KYC verification, failing which they will lose access to their phone number in 24 hours.

Jun 04, 2022, 15:30 PM IST

SBI Customers Alert! Bank warns people against KYC frauds: Here's how to remain safe

The embedded links in the text messages that mimic State Bank of India service notifications are cryptic URLs that allow unscrupulous scammers to access the customer's account details. 

Mar 06, 2022, 15:46 PM IST

Beware! 64-year-old actress cheated in Airtel KYC cyber fraud, loses Rs 1.48 lakh

The SMS, which was apparently from Airtel, indicated that the number's Know Your Customer (KYC) details were out of date and that the number will be blocked if the necessary steps were not taken.

Mar 01, 2022, 16:26 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar's friend cheated of Rs 1.14 lakh in a KYC fraud; Here's how to stay safe

Cyber criminals impersonated a private bank executive and demanded that Kambli submit his know your customer (KYC) information, or his bank account would be cancelled. 

Dec 10, 2021, 15:24 PM IST

KYC Frauds: Retired RBI employee falls prey to a scam, loses Rs 3.38 lakh; Here’s how to remain safe

According to reports, the woman received a message on her phone on November 8 stating that she had not updated her KYC information in a long time. The message included a phone number that purported to be that of an SBI officer.

Nov 13, 2021, 15:10 PM IST

Airtel KYC fraud case: Airtel CEO warns customers against online scams; here's how to save yourself

Gopal Vittal, the CEO of Airtel, has contacted his customers to alert them about an issue that has purportedly victimised a few innocent people.

Oct 30, 2021, 13:31 PM IST

KYC Frauds: RBI warns customers against online scams; Here’s how to stay safe

RBI further said in a statement that certain details should not be shared via unverified or unauthorised channels/websites or even applications after getting such a request.

Sep 13, 2021, 19:29 PM IST

Big Revelation! Delhi Police accuses Google Play Store of helping fraudsters to conduct KYC scams

In a tweet, DCP Cybercrime added that searching for KYC on the Google Play store shows TeamViewer Quick Support as the first result and this is the same app used for KYC frauds in India. 

Aug 07, 2021, 12:07 PM IST

Alert! Vodafone Idea warns all users against THIS fraud: Here’s how to stay safe

These fraudsters follow a certain process which is like they will first call you and ask to update your KYC details since your SIM card will be blocked if your details are incomplete, or haven’t been updated, or have expired. 

Jul 31, 2021, 16:58 PM IST