UPI Fraud Alert: Surge in Fake Payment Requests Across India
Users across India are experiencing a surge in fake UPI payment requests, where attackers employ social engineering to deceive them into approving fraudulent transactions. Authorities and cybersecurity experts urge users to verify all payment requests carefully, avoid sharing sensitive information, and consider enabling app notifications or setting transaction limits as precautionary measures.
In a recent wave of cyber fraud incidents, multiple users across India have reported receiving fake UPI payment requests disguised as legitimate transactions. Cybersecurity experts have identified that attackers are using social engineering techniques to trick users into approving collect requests on UPI apps. Authorities have issued a cyber advisory urging users to verify payment requests before approving them and avoid sharing sensitive information. Experts recommend enabling app notifications, setting transaction limits, and reporting suspicious activity immediately to the bank.