Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Kerala Police Warns Against Fake Loan Apps
The Kerala Police has issued a warning about fake loan apps that trick people into sharing personal information.
These apps are spread through social media and fake websites.
Once installed, they can access your phone's data and ask for sensitive documents like Aadhaar and bank details.
Fraudsters then demand money under various excuses without giving the promised loan.
They might even threaten victims by morphing their photos.
The police advise downloading loan apps only from official stores and reporting any fraud to the national cybercrime helpline.
Kerala Police warns against fake loan apps that lure users through social media and fake websites.
Fraudsters gain access to personal data and demand payments under various pretexts.
Victims are threatened with morphed photos and financial crimes are committed using stolen KYC documents.
Public advised to download apps only from authorized sources and avoid sharing personal details.
Report any fraud to the national cybercrime helpline 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
- Who
- Kerala Police and fraudsters targeting the public
- What
- Warning against fake loan apps and their fraudulent activities
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To prevent financial fraud and protect public data
Public Awareness
Fraudsters' Tactics
Awareness Campaigns
Public Awareness
Kerala Police is actively warning the public about the dangers of fake loan apps through official statements and media.
Fraudsters' Tactics
Fraudsters use sophisticated tactics to lure victims, including fake advertisements and small initial payments to gain trust.
Security Measures
Public Awareness
Public is advised to download apps only from authorized sources like Google Play Store or Apple App Store and to avoid sharing personal details.
Fraudsters' Tactics
Fraudsters exploit personal data to commit financial crimes, including opening fake bank accounts and obtaining SIM cards.
- Date
- July 27, 2024
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Fraud Methods
- Fake advertisements, SMS, fake websites, and malicious APK files
- Victim Data
- Aadhaar, PAN, photographs, bank account details, employment-related documents
- Reporting Mechanism
- National Cybercrime Helpline 1930 or National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal