Archive · 2 Dec 2025
MeitY Warns Against Fake DigiLocker Applications
The Indian government has warned people about fake DigiLocker apps on Google and Apple stores.
These fake apps look like the real DigiLocker, which is a safe place to keep important documents like driving licenses and school records.
The fake apps can steal your personal information.
The government says only download DigiLocker from the official government website to stay safe.
If you think you downloaded a fake app, delete it and change your passwords right away.
MeitY issued a warning about fake DigiLocker apps on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Fake apps mimic the official DigiLocker to steal sensitive personal documents.
Official DigiLocker is maintained by the National e-Governance Division for secure document storage.
Users are advised to download the app only from the government's official website.
Victims of fake apps should delete the app and change all associated passwords immediately.
- Who
- Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- What
- Issued a warning against fake DigiLocker applications
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prevent data breaches and protect citizens' sensitive information
- Organization
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- Platforms Affected
- Google Play Store, Apple App Store
- Official Developer
- National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
- Risk
- Data breaches, identity theft, financial fraud
- Recommended Action
- Delete fake apps, change passwords, use official links
