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Danger of Happy New Year scam before New Year 2026, bank account can be emptied with one click.

By Samira Vishwas

Happy New Year 2026 APK File Alert: As the whole world is preparing to welcome the new year 2026, cyber criminals are also adopting new ways to cheat people. ‘Happy New Year’ being sent on social media and messaging apps. Well wishes are no longer a celebration but a big threat. Police and cyber agencies have warned that one wrong click can even drain your bank account.

What is Happy New Year 2026 Wishes Scam?

This cyber fraud is usually spreading through WhatsApp, SMS and social media platforms. Fraudsters send attractive messages to people, in which it is written ‘Click to see your special New Year gift’ Or open ‘Digital New Year Greeting Card Now’.

As soon as the user clicks on this link or photo, he reaches a fake website or a malicious APK file is downloaded on the phone. This file acts like a virus and gives remote access to the phone to hackers.

Police of many states issued high alert advisory

Police of Bengaluru, Punjab and other states including Telangana State Cyber ​​Security Bureau (TSCSB) have issued a high-priority alert regarding this scam. Police say that these messages being sent under the guise of festivals are designed for personal data theft and bank fraud.

 

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How to avoid ‘Happy New Year’ From scam?

Police have advised citizens to adopt some important safety guidelines

  • Stay away from unverified links: Do not click on any link coming from an unknown number.
  • Check the identity of the sender: Fraudsters often use profile photos of friends or relatives.
  • Be sure to check the URL: Be wary of short links (bit.ly, tinyurl), website ‘ Should start from.
  • Don’t download APKs or third-party apps: Don’t install any files that come through chats.

It is very important to complain during the golden hour

If you become a victim of cyber fraud, then the first two hours i.e. ‘golden hour’ Are most important. If you complain during this period, there is a higher possibility of your bank account being frozen and the money being returned.

  • Helpline Number: Call 1930 immediately
  • Online Complaint: File report at cybercrime.gov.in

Caution is the best security

Cyber ​​criminals are more active on occasions like Diwali, Christmas and New Year. Police say that digital carelessness can overshadow the festive joy. So accept the New Year wishes, but keep distance from suspicious links and files.

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