YONO Scam Alert: The more India is becoming digitalised, the more scams are also increasing. The number of scammers is continuously increasing in the digital banking sector also. Every day there are reports that someone or the other has become a victim of fraud. Because of this, State Bank of India (SBI) has alerted its customers to avoid such scammers. An important warning has been given by the bank to the users of YONO app. The bank has said that cyber fraudsters are targeting customers in new ways and even small carelessness can lead to emptying of the account.

Fraud in the name of YONO
Actually, these days scammers are trying to make people victims of fraud by creating fake pages in the name of YONO SBI on social media. These scammers run false sponsored ads that read ‘Forgot your username or password?’ Click on this link and recover immediately. SBI has given a clear warning regarding this that do not click on any such link. Because these are completely fake and can steal your banking information.

be careful, be alert
If any user clicks on such a link and enters his details, he can immediately become a victim of fraud. In such a situation, it has been advised by the bank to always use YONO SBI app or official website only and do not give any personal details on any unknown link, message or call. Especially do not share OTP or password at all.

You can call as a bank officer
Apart from this, according to SBI, fraudsters can contact you through call, SMS or email by posing as bank officials. They try to obtain sensitive information from users by luring them with KYC updates, account blocking or reward points. The bank has made it clear that no officer ever asks for OTP, PIN, password or card details through phone or message. If someone does this then he is definitely a fraud. Especially YONO SBI users need to be alert, because this app is directly linked to the bank account.

Bank calls from this number
At the same time, the bank has also told that there is a need to be cautious about phone calls coming in the name of the bank. Generally SBI official calls come from numbers starting from 1600. Apart from this, if you receive a call from any other number, treat it as suspicious and do not share any details. If you have become a victim of fraud in any way, then without delay call the National Cyber ​​Crime Helpline 1930 and lodge a complaint. Apart from this, you can also file online complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.

State bank of india: If you also have an account in State Bank of India (SBI), then there is an important news for you. The State Bank of India (SBI) shared an update for its customers, saying that on September 7, 2025, that is, SBI’s Internet Banking Yono App, Yono Light, Yono Business (Web and Mobile) services will be closed tomorrow. Also, many services like Cinb will also be temporarily interrupted. Customers are advised to make their transactions plan in advance to avoid inconvenience during this period.

How long will the services be closed from when?

State Bank of India has said that its internet banking will remain closed from 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm on September 7, 2025 from 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm on September 7, 2025. During this time, the work of maintenance will be done. According to SBI, “Due to the work of maintenance, internet banking, retail, merchant, yono lights, CINB, Yono Business Web and Mobile App, Yono’s services will not be temporarily available between 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm Indian time on 7 September 2025. However, UPI lights and ATMs will remain in the same way. Set up the work of transaction in advance.

What is SBI Yono?

Yono (You Only Need One) is the digital banking platform of State Bank of India (SBI). This app is a one stop solution from bill payment to services like shopping, insurance, investment. You can manage your account through the Yono app, can transfer funds online, make bill payment. Apart from this, you can also take advantage of some non-banking facilities such as applying for a government scheme. Users also get reward points on shopping many times through this app. Through this, you can manage your finance better, without going to the branch.

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