Warning Issued By IRCTC To Users Against Fake Apps And Websites Used For Scamming
New Delhi, 19th April 2023: The Indian Railway Catering Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a warning to users who routinely book tickets through the website or app, advising them not to download the dubious Android software ‘irctcconnect.apk’.
According to the advice, Telegram and WhatsApp were used to disseminate the malicious programs. Such chat apps share a malicious apk file that, once loaded on your phone, might infect it.
When responding to such messages with the claim that they are from IRCTC, users will need to exercise extra caution, according to IRCTC. The warning stated that the app’s scammers request personal information like UPI numbers and other crucial banking information while posing as IRCTC.
This is why it’s crucial to avoid downloading any apps and to keep an eye on the sources of the apps you do download.
The warning is as follows:
Dear Customers,
It has been reported that a malicious Android application (irctcconnect.apk) hosted on a phishing website (https://irctc.creditmobile.site) is being circulated over instant messaging platforms e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. This Android app (APK file) is malicious and infects the mobile device. These fraudsters are sending phishing links at a mass level and insisting users download this Android application, impersonating IRCTC officials to trick victims into revealing their sensitive net banking credentials like UPI details, credit/debit card information, etc.
In view of this, you are advised that please do not install this application and keep yourself safe from such fraudsters. Always download IRCTC’s authorized ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’ mobile app from Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Please note that IRCTC does not call its users/customers for their PIN, OTP, Password, Credit/Debit Card Details, Net Banking password or UPI details.
Warm Regards,
IRCTC
