Indian Railways: IRCTC new alert; read this before booking train ticket

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have issued an urgent warning to train passengers who book tickets online. Indian Railways: IRCTC new alert; read this before booking train ticket. Accordingly, this alert has been issued regarding a malicious and widespread mobile application campaign.

Fraudsters are circulating fake links on a large number. They are trying to trick unsuspecting users into downloading the fake ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’ mobile application. The purpose of these fraudsters is to trick common citizens into fraudulent activities. IRCTC, which operates online ticketing and other railway related services, has warned the public to be cautious.

Users are advised not to fall prey to these fraudulent tricks. Requested to download only official IRCTC Rail Connect mobile apps available on Google Play Store for Android users and Apple App Store for iOS users. Official numbers published on IRCTC official website https://irctc.co.in should be used to reach IRCTC customer care.

This fraudulent mobile app scam is particularly worrisome due to its potential to harm unsuspecting users, who may unknowingly share sensitive personal information or become victims of financial fraud. The application’s fake nature and deceptive interface may lead users to input confidential details such as login credentials, payment information and personal data, exposing them to identity theft and financial loss.

In this regard, IRCTC tweeted, Alert: It has been reported that a malicious and fake mobile app campaign is in circulation where some fraudsters are sending phishing links at a mass level and insisting users download fake ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’ mobile app to trick common citizens into fraudulent activities. People are advised not to fall prey of such fraudsters and use only IRCTC’s official Rail Connect Mobile Apps from Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and call IRCTC Customer Care on official numbers published on IRCTC official website http://irctc.co.in. Be Alert! Be Safe!

Accordingly, IRCTC advised passengers and users to be cautious. Likewise, be careful while browsing the Internet. It is also important to avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading apps from unverified sources.

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