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“WinGo App has made a huge amount of Android users victims and played with their money.”

Are you familiar with the WinGo app? You may have noticed it when scrolling through reels or in an advertisement. Police and the government have both warned against this app, particularly for Android users.

It’s an app that allows users to earn cashback, gifts, or money. Users must finish a few activities in order to accomplish this. The software pays the user money in exchange for these chores.

One such app is WinGo. It entices consumers with the prospect of swiftly and easily making money.

How does it work?

This app will start sending you 80–100 messages per day as soon as you install it on your phone.
It will assign its users simple tasks, like forwarding messages, in return for a payment.
This software builds users’ trust by demonstrating its potential for profit.
These little incentives will lure you in and cause you to start doing the things they recommend.
Before you realize it, you’ll have been an unsuspecting participant in a crime.

Arvind Ojha, Report, Aaj Tak

According to the analysis, these chores and messages seem normal at first, but they are actually connected to cybercrime. This app is used by millions of people in the nation, the majority of whom are connected via Telegram.

Officials

The target audience of the cybercriminals is clearly specified. They prey on vulnerable populations that are easily tricked by their methods and lack adequate cybersecurity understanding. It’s also crucial to note that this app promotes investing by offering users a variety of investment options and promising a better future.

Why did this Scamming Game become Dangerous?

Users become so engrossed in this scheme that they even enroll their friends and family in the app in an attempt to boost their membership.

Why can’t the scammer be traced?

The WinGo app uses UPI or personal digital wallets rather than sending money straight to bank accounts. Transaction tracing becomes challenging as a result. Once you invest your money in it, the software disappears without a trace.

In addition to blocking the user’s account, the app frequently vanishes from the Play Store. Users who are terrified and in a panic contact the customer service hotline listed on the app. When they learn that the provided customer service numbers are likewise fraudulent, they are even more shocked.

In other words, the user loses everything because of a small amount of greed. This fraud has already affected a large number of people.

What else does it do?

Your data is also stolen by this app.
When you install the app on your phone, it requests access to:

Location,
Photo Gallery,
Contacts, and
Other Information.

Users frequently provide all these rights without paying attention.
The program readily harvests user data by taking advantage of this.

Serious Actions Taken

According to a directive issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh, a suspicious earning app named WinGo was found during the investigation into cyber fraud involving e-challans.

She cautioned users to be aware of apps and platforms that promise large incomes with little work, offer SMS assignments, message forwarding, or require deposits. Any suspicious behavior should be reported right away to the closest police station or the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.

This app has also been targeted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Four Telegram channels with 153,000 users have been shut down, and their servers have been banned. More than fifty-three YouTube videos have been taken down.

How to avoid this?

Apps that promise daily gains or guaranteed revenues should be avoided.
Always examine the company’s website, ratings, and registration before downloading.
To find out what data the app is accessing, check your privacy settings.
Never make a payment in advance.
Payments to unidentified UPI IDs or QR codes should not be made.
Never share your bank account information or OTP.
Don’t freak out if you fall victim to fraud. You can contact the helpdesk at 1930 to file a complaint.
You can also file a complaint on gov.in.
Go to the closest police station and make a complaint if you have any doubts.
Going forward, be sure to thoroughly investigate any software before utilizing it. Think carefully before putting your hard-earned money anywhere and be secure.

“Red Flag” Apps (2025–2026)

Use extreme caution if you come across these names on Telegram, WhatsApp, or through unreliable APK links:

91 Club: Among the most popular applications for color prediction. In high-stakes games, users often complain of “withdrawal freezes” and manipulated algorithms that guarantee the house always prevails.
Tiranga Games: Frequently advertised through social media influencers. Cybercrime units are currently keeping an eye on it because it operates without regulatory approval and uses the same “red vs. green” betting rationale.
BDG Game (Big Daddy Game): Renowned for its aggressive marketing on Telegram. It frequently employs “mentors” who offer “VIP signals” but ultimately cause users to lose all of their money.
Daman Games: Like WinGo, it emphasizes brief betting cycles (one and three minutes) that are intended to promote compulsive, fast-paced gaming.
Sikkim 777 & Bharat Club: When older apps are prohibited, these more recent clones show up. They frequently need access to your SMS and contacts, which poses a serious privacy concern.
King567: Recently, the focus of a significant money-laundering probe involving hundreds of crores by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

About The Author

Suraj Koli is a technical writing content specialist focused on cybersecurity & information security. He has written many amazing articles related to cybersecurity concepts, with the latest trends in cyber awareness and ethical hacking. Find out more about “Him.”

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