Very Important News for SBI Account Holders! Big Rule Regarding Reward Points; Do ‘this’ thing immediately
- Very important news for SBI account holders!
- Big rule about reward points
- Do ‘this’ thing immediately
If you have an account with SBI State Bank of India or you are using SBI credit or debit card, then this news is for you. SBI customers are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals. In such situations, even the smallest mistake or carelessness can be costly. Cyber fraudsters are sending fraudulent messages that lure them to redeem reward points.
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What is the new trick of these scammers?
Like many other banks, State Bank of India (SBI ) also offers reward points to its customers for transactions made using credit or debit cards. These points can be used for everything from mobile recharge to shopping. However, they expire if not used for two years. Reward points craze is on the rise among consumers and scammers are taking advantage of this to trap you and empty your bank account in no time.
Did you also receive a message asking you to download & install an APK file to redeem SBI rewards
Beware
#PIBFactCheck
@TheOfficialSBI NEVER sends links or APK files over SMS/WhatsApp.
Never download unknown files or click on such links. pic.twitter.com/VyE4RLK7k4
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 5, 2026
What is the truth behind the viral claim?
The government’s fact-checking body, PIB Fact Check, dismissed such messages as fake and advised against using them. Fact Check clearly states that SBI will never send links or APK files via SMS or WhatsApp to its customers to download any APK file.
OTPs can easily be stolen
Scammers send such messages to get your bank account details. Downloading such files can install malware in your phone, which can easily steal your personal data, bank account details and OTPs and empty your bank account within minutes.
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Never download unknown files or click on such links.
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