The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission salary calculation scam: How fraudsters are targeting government employees bank accounts

Government employees in India are being targeted by a new cyber fraud offering estimated 8th Pay Commission salary hikes. Scammers send WhatsApp messages with APK file links, which, upon installation, grant them access to victims' phones and bank accounts. The government urges employees to avoid unverified links and APK files, emphasizing official channels for pay commission information.