Wedding Invitation Fraud is Rising, UM Surabaya IT Experts Share These Tips

• 30 Jan
• 2023

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Wedding Invitation Fraud is Rising, UM Surabaya IT Experts Share These Tips

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• By Uswah Sahal
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In recent days, social media has been stirred up by rampant fraud by utilizing APKs sent in the form of fake wedding invitation documents. The APK is programmed to be able to access bank accounts linked to the mobile banking application, so people need to be careful not to become victims.

UM Surabaya IT expert Lukman Hakim shared a number of tips that the public can take as a step towards preventing fraud.

According to Lukman, fake files such as those circulating will work when someone allows the requested access.

"It is important for the community to observe, so that they are careful when there are requests for permission and applications or files to be installed," said Lukman Monday (30/1/23)

The impact is, when it has been successfully entered and allowed, the APK will work to retrieve all the desired data, the worst thing is that the balance of money and accounts can be drained out.

According to Lukman, the first thing to do is not to click easily or carelessly. This is to avoid fake links. Lukman emphasized that the original invitation is always in the form of a link, and not an application or APK.

“This can be seen from the format when the message is received. The APK file format can be an indication that is easily recognized as a sign of a fake invitation," he added.

Second, check the authenticity of the telephone/SMS/WhatsApp number by contacting the company's official call center. In this easy era, people can also use the get contact application to check numbers.

Thirdly, make sure one only downloads official apps from official sources like App Store and Play Store.

Fourth, look at the type of file being sent, be it a .txt, .APK type file. If it feels strange and awkward, it needs to be watched out for and given special attention.

"This step is effective in avoiding phishing on the devices and devices we use," he added.

Finally, consult an IT expert. This suggestion is important to do to avoid things that are not desirable.