In this era of digital payments, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm have made transactions very easy, but now cyber thugs have made this facility a weapon. Cyber security experts have recently warned that the number of fake UPI apps is increasing rapidly, which looks like real apps have become a new way to cheat people.
How do these fake UPI apps work?
These fake apps look exactly like the real Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm. Fraudsters use these apps to convince shopkeepers that they have made the payment. In some cases, the sound of payment confirmation also comes from the soundbox installed at the shops, which makes it seem that the money has arrived, but in reality, no transaction takes place. These apps cheat shopkeepers by showing fake transaction screens and processing messages. According to reports, these fake apps
How to avoid fake UPI apps?
Always confirm the transaction in the bank account or the original UPI app. Do not trust the soundbox voice only. Download UPI apps only from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Be cautious if a customer is using a new or strange app. If you get cheated, immediately call the cyber crime helpline 1930 or complain with the police.
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