8th Pay Commission Scam: Beware of Fake Salary Calculator Apps, Bank Accounts at Risk
8th Pay Commission Scam: Beware of Fake Salary Calculator Apps, Bank Accounts at Risk
- •Cyber fraudsters are targeting government employees with fake '8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator' apps.
- •The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued an alert regarding this scam.
- •Scammers send messages on WhatsApp and social media, prompting users to download malicious APK files.
- •These APK files contain malware, allowing fraudsters remote access to phones, OTPs, and bank accounts.
- •Always rely on official government websites like 8cpc.gov.in for authentic information and avoid unknown links or apps.
