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Police warn of fake SriLankan Airlines scam targeting bank accounts
The Police have issued an urgent warning regarding a sophisticated financial fraud operation impersonating the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines. ..
On Fake Sri Lankan Airline Scam Targetting Bank Accounts Warning by Police
Police warn of fake Sri Lankan Airlines scam targeting bank accounts – The Police have issued an urgent warning regarding a sophisticated financial fraud operation impersonating the national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines. Police said fraudsters are reportedly contacting victims via WhatsApp, posing as airline representatives to lure them into downloading a malicious mobile application designed to drain bank accounts. According to investigations, victims are directed to download an application named “Sri Lankan.apk” from fraudulent websites. Once installed, the app acts as a banking trojan, granting attackers remote access to the victim’s phone. This allows criminals to capture One-Time Passwords (OTPs), bypass biometric security like fingerprints or facial recognition, and transfer funds to third-party accounts without the user’s knowledge. Sri Lankan Airlines has clarified that it does not contact customers via WhatsApp for ticketing or promotions, nor does it request the installation of third-party applications. The public is strongly advised to never download APK files from unknown links and to verify all promotions only through the official website. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to the nearest police station or the Cyber Crimes Division, police said.
Police alert public to fake SriLankan Airlines scam targeting bank ...
Sri Lanka Police warn of a scam impersonating SriLankan Airlines via WhatsApp, using malicious apps to steal bank details and funds.
SriLankan Airlines and Police Warn of Banking Trojan Scam Targeting ...
Sri Lanka Police have elaborated on the financial scam using the SriLankan Airlines' name. Fraudsters are contacting individuals via WhatsApp, directing them to install a malicious 'SriLankan.apk' app from fake websites to gain remote access and steal sensitive data, including OTPs for unauthorized transactions.
