SBI Warns of Scammers are Sending Fake Messages Claiming Your YONO App Will be Deactivated

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • May 28, 2026

A new wave of social engineering attacks is targeting millions of State Bank of India customers across the country. Fraudsters are sending fake messages warning users that their YONO banking app will be deactivated unless they update their Aadhaar number immediately. The scam has been circulating through SMS, WhatsApp, and unsolicited emails, creating a false […]

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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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