Pune: The Pune Municipal Transport Corporation (PMPTCL) has issued a warning against the advertisement of a fake mobile application, “Apli PMPML,” and announced stringent actions against those responsible. The fake app is being advertised on social media platforms such as YouTube, Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram, where unknown individuals are promoting the fraudulent app to financially dupe PMPTCL passengers. The fake app is claiming to provide passes without payment, leading to the possibility of passengers being deceived. PMPML has filed a complaint with the police administration’s Cyber Security Cell. Both the Cyber Security Cell and PMPTCL’s technical analysis team are closely monitoring the advertisements of this fraudulent app. PMPML has urged passengers not to fall victim to such advertisements of fake apps on social media. Furthermore, it has been made clear that strict legal action will be taken against individuals using or promoting the fake app. for 8 seconds
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Fake “Apli PMPML” App; PMPML Takes Strict Action, Urges Passengers to Stay Alert

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Pune: The Pune Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (PMPML) has warned that it will take strict action against those promoting a counterfeit version of its official mobile app, “Apli PMPML.” Advertisements for the fake app have been appearing on social media platforms such as YouTube, Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram. Some unidentified individuals are promoting the counterfeit “Apli PMPML” app to defraud PMPML passengers financially.

By using this fake app, passengers are shown the option of obtaining a pass without paying, which could lead to financial fraud. PMPML has filed a complaint with the Cyber Security Cell of the police administration regarding this issue. The Cyber Security Cell, along with PMPML’s technical analysis team, is closely monitoring the advertisements for the counterfeit app.

PMPML has urged passengers not to fall victim to such social media advertisements promoting the fake app. It has also clearly stated that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found using the counterfeit app.