IRCTC warns customers over circulation of a fake mobile app

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. (IRCTC) has warned its customers about the circulation of a malicious mobile app campaign, which prompts them to open IRCTC Rail Connect. Stating that it is a fake application, the catering and tourism arm of the railways has asked people not to fall prey to it.  

"It has been reported that a malicious and fake mobile app campaign is in circulation where some fraudsters are sending phishing links at a mass level and insisting users to download fake ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’ mobile app to trick common citizens into fraudulent activities," the advisory said.  

The advisory also attached a snapshot of the fake mobile app in circulation.

IRCTC has also advised customers to use its official Rail Connect Mobile apps from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 

IRCTC is an Indian public sector undertaking that provides ticketing, catering, and tourism services for the Indian Railways. It was initially wholly owned by the Government of India and operated under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways. IRCTC has been listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange since 2019, with the Government continuing to hold majority ownership.