Example fake Federal Bank SMS
A scam message may look like this:
FEDERAL BANK ALERT: Your account KYC will expire today. To avoid account block, verify immediately: hxxps://bit[dot]ly/federal-kyc-update Share OTP to complete verification.
Why this message is suspicious
- It creates fear by saying the account may be blocked.
- It uses a suspicious shortened link instead of a safe official route.
- It asks for OTP, which should never be shared with anyone.
- It pressures the user to act quickly without verifying properly.