

Kindly resolve this issue in public interest,” tweeted DCP Cybercrime from its official Twitter handle and also attached a video showcasing the issue.ĭear & Online frauds in the name of KYC verification are rampant. It may be one of the reasons why people are being conned into installing such App in the name of KYC updation.

Such suggestions and prompts from Play Store aide the fraudsters in tricking gullible users. Search using keyword 'KYC' on Google Play Store shows Team Viewer Quick Support as the 1st option.

Fraudsters use Remote Access Apps to steal Card details, Netbanking details & OTP. “Dear Google India, Online frauds in the name of KYC verification are rampant. This is the same app that is being used to carry out KYC frauds in India. In a tweet, DCP Cybercrime showcased that searching for KYC on the Google Play store shows TeamViewer Quick Support as the first result. Now, the cybercrime division of Delhi Police has intervened to show how Google Play Store search results may be helping scammers to carry out KYC frauds across India. * Sony devices require the Device Administrator permission.There’s a surge in KYC-related scams in India with telecom operators like Airtel, Vodafone India and even Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) warning mobile users to be careful about KYC messages and also advising users not to download remote access apps like TeamViewer QuickSupport, AnyDesk and others. Pass your ID on to your trusted technician, who is using the TeamViewer full version. the support technician), needs to install and start the TeamViewer full version on his/her computer (download at 3. It has never been easier to troubleshoot devices!Ģ.

