SBI Warns Fake YONO Deactivation Message Scam

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • May 28, 2026

India’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has issued a fresh cybersecurity alert warning customers an ongoing phishing campaign targeting users of its YONO digital banking platform. The alert highlights a surge in fraudulent messages falsely claiming that a customer’s YONO app will be deactivated due to incomplete Aadhaar updates, a […]

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SBI Alerts Customers of YONO App Deactivation Scam Messages The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning regarding a phishing campaign targeting its YONO app users. Scammers are sending fraudulent messages claiming that users must update their Aadhaar number to prevent deactivation of the app. This social engineering attack is being disseminated via SMS, WhatsApp, and unsolicited emails, potentially affecting millions of SBI customers across India. The bank has urged customers to remain vigilant and not to respond to these messages. No specific numbers of affected users or financial losses have been reported at this time. The current status of the scam indicates ongoing activity, with customers advised to report any suspicious communications. SBI is working to educate its users about these threats to enhance their cybersecurity awareness. 2 sources 49

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SBI Warns Fake YONO Deactivation Message Scam

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