The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the entity responsible for managing online train ticket bookings, has taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to raise a red flag regarding a perilous mobile app campaign that has been making the rounds.
According to reports, a treacherous and counterfeit mobile app campaign has gained traction, with nefarious individuals disseminating phishing links en masse. These cyber malefactors are coaxing recipients into downloading a spurious 'IRCTC Rail Connect' mobile app under false pretences, ultimately leading innocent citizens down a path of fraudulent endeavours.
IRCTC is fervently cautioning the public against succumbing to such beguiling stratagems. Instead, it is strongly advising individuals to exclusively utilize the official IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app, obtainable from the trusted Google Play Store for Android aficionados and the revered Apple App Store for devoted iOS enthusiasts.
An authoritative message resonates from IRCTC's communication, imploring citizens to remain vigilant and unyielding against the manipulative schemes of these fraudsters. The platform, renowned for its management of railway and tourism-related services, emphasizes that individuals should steer clear of imitations and solely rely on IRCTC's bona fide Rail Connect Mobile Apps. In case of any uncertainties, potential users are encouraged to contact the official IRCTC Customer Care through the verified numbers listed on IRCTC's official website, http://irctc.co.in. The rallying cry is clear: "Be Alert! Be Safe!"
Rewinding the clock a few months, IRCTC had issued a clarion call to all its patrons, forewarning them about a sham Android app and a cunningly devised website. These fraudulent endeavours were crafted with malicious intent, aiming to pilfer sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.
The counterfeit IRCTC app, masquerading under the moniker 'irctcconnect.apk,' is spreading like wildfire across messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Malevolent agents are peddling messages that carry links to this deceitful website or the APK file of the counterfeit app, fraudulently claiming it to be the authentic channel for booking train tickets via IRCTC.
To add a sombre note to the situation, IRCTC delineates that these swindlers are exploiting the faux app and website as tools to procure sensitive net banking credentials, including UPI particulars and credit/debit card information, from unsuspecting victims. IRCTC's clarion call remains firm – exercise caution, shun any overtures from suspicious apps, and abstain from venturing onto dubious websites.
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