SMS-based scams in India jumped 146 per cent between late 2025 and early 2026, while mobile fraud sessions rose 67 per cent, according to a BioCatch report. Attackers are becoming faster and targeting higher-value transfers via mobile channels
HMWSSB has issued a public alert warning consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening disconnection of water connections if bills are not paid. The scam involves directing recipients to contact another mobile number, which then sends an APK file via WhatsApp under the pretext of processing.
