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PIB Fact Check: Every day, a variety of photos, videos, and messages go viral on social media. Many of these posts contain shocking claims. Some messages also include suspicious links, clicking on which could lead to fraud. Similarly, a message is currently going viral on social media claiming that if you don't update your Aadhaar, your SBI YONO app will be blocked. It is asking users to update their Aadhaar by downloading an APK file. If you have received such a message, you need to be vigilant.

Is it true that your SBI YONO app will be blocked if you don’t update your Aadhaar❓

A message circulating on social media in the name of SBI claims that users must download and install an APK file to update their Aadhaar. It further claims that if Aadhaar is not updated, the… pic.twitter.com/t3DK62h7PJ

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 1, 2026

The government's official fact-checking agency, PIB Fact Check, has clarified that this viral message is fake. PIB has urged people not to download APK files. PIB has advised emailing suspicious messages to report.phishing@sbi.co.in.

What is an APK file?

An APK file is essentially an Android app file, but fraudsters often hide malware within it. Once a person downloads and installs it, fraudsters can remotely access their phone. This allows them to read messages, capture OTPs, and even attempt to withdraw money from their bank accounts.

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If you have any doubts about any news related to the government, you can seek the help of PIB Fact Check to verify its veracity. Anyone can send a screenshot, tweet, Facebook post, or related URL of a misleading news item directly to PIB Fact Check. WhatsApp number 8799711259 or email factcheck@pib.gov.in can also be used. The PIB Fact Check Unit has been active since 2019 and has debunked thousands of pieces of fake news. The unit's primary objective is to curb false and misleading information related to government schemes and policies.

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