Hyderabad: Cybercrime warnings have urged people not to open APK files received through suspicious messages claiming to be RTA challans or official notices.
Scammers can use APK files to trick people into installing malicious applications on their phones. Therefore, users should avoid opening files sent by unknown people or through unsolicited messages.
Fraudsters may disguise these files as traffic challans or other official documents. They may also use messages related to police challans, bank account verification or similar services.
People should not respond to suspicious or spam messages containing such attachments. Instead, they should delete the messages and APK files immediately.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over cybercriminals using deceptive messages to target unsuspecting users. Scammers often rely on urgency or official-looking claims to persuade recipients to open harmful files.
Do not open APK files from suspicious messages
Users should verify any message claiming to come from a government department, bank or police agency. They should use official channels rather than opening an APK attachment received through an unsolicited message.
People should also avoid installing applications from unknown sources. If a message appears suspicious, deleting it without interacting with the attachment can reduce the risk of fraud.
The warning specifically highlights APK files circulated under the name of RTA challans. However, scammers may use other names and pretexts to distribute similar malicious files.
Therefore, people should remain cautious even when a message appears to involve a legitimate service. Do not open APK files from unknown senders, and never provide sensitive banking information in response to suspicious messages.