PIB flags fake SBI YONO message

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has flagged a fake message circulating on social media that claims State Bank of India’s (SBI) YONO app accounts will be blocked if users do not update their Aadhaar details immediately.

The purported message instructs recipients to download an APK file titled “SBI KYC AADHAR UPDATE” and install it to avoid disruption of services. The warning, which appears to be a phishing attempt, is designed to mislead account holders into sharing sensitive banking and personal information.

PIB Fact Check clarified that such messages are fraudulent and not issued by the SBI. The official X handle of SBI has also confirmed that the bank does not require customers to download APK files for Aadhaar updates.

In the fake message, users are allegedly addressed as “Dear SBI customer” and are informed that their YONO account will be blocked.