Warning issued against fraud involving fake APK files sent in the name of ticket refunds
Kota Division of West Central Railway has asked passengers to be cautious of unknown links and applications
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 3:27 am · 2 min read
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Cyber fraudsters are cheating passengers by sending fake links and APK files under the pretext of railway ticket refunds and KYC updates. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, the Kota Division of West Central Railway has advised people to remain alert against such online fraud through a post on their official social media platform X.
Cyber fraudsters send suspicious links to passengers by tempting them with ticket refunds, through which they are asked to download an APK file. If a person clicks on such a link and downloads the file, the security of their mobile may be compromised. Through this process, fraudsters can misuse a person's personal information and banking details, resulting in the risk of the bank account being emptied.
Guiding the passengers, the railway has stated that one should not trust emails, messages, or links sent by any unknown person. For any railway-related facility, instead of downloading an app from an unknown link, the official app store should always be used. It is extremely necessary to verify the reliability of any APK file before downloading it.
Furthermore, special instructions have been given not to share banking details or OTP (One Time Password) requested in the name of ticket refunds or KYC updates. The railway has warned passengers that opening any link in haste can create major problems; therefore, one should always remain cautious regarding fake messages and links received online.
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