Identity and KYC scams through an app
Scam apps pretend to be a bank, a loan service, a game, a government service or a "support tool", and they ask for access to SMS, contacts, the screen or accessibility.
Guides
Aadhaar Update Fake Portal ScamFake Aadhaar update and download websites rank in search results, charge a 'service fee' and…Aadhaar Fingerprint Cloning ScamFraudsters use leaked fingerprints and Aadhaar numbers to withdraw money through Aadhaar-enabled…Fake e-KYC Video Call and Selfie ScamA caller says a video KYC is needed to keep your account active, records your face and ID, then…Aadhaar Copy Misuse for SIM and Loan FraudA copy of your Aadhaar or PAN handed over for a sale, rental or job is reused for SIM cards and…
Check before you act
- The app does not come from the official store listing of the company.
- It asks for accessibility, screen overlay, SMS or contacts without a clear reason.
- You were told to install it by a stranger or a caller.
- It has few or odd reviews, or a name with spelling changes.
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Check it before you tap or pay
Safeavio Sentinel is a made-in-India Android app: paste a message or link, or scan a QR code, and get a plain verdict with the reasons. It helps you spot a scam; it does not promise to stop every one.
Download for AndroidWhat the app does
Google Play listing: coming soon. Today the signed APK is on safeavio.com/download. Android 7.0 or later.