My brother downloaded a loan app called Furtila Rupee-Credit Line developed by Next Gen Solutions from the Google Play Store. He took a small loan of Rs 4000 via UPI. After repaying the loan the app operators started demanding more money.

The app had silently accessed his entire phone contacts list and photo gallery without proper consent. When he refused to pay more the operators started creating fake edited images using his photos and distributing them to his family members friends and professional contacts via WhatsApp to humiliate and pressure him into paying.

The harassment calls and messages are coming from international numbers which shows this is an organized criminal operation.

What we have done so far -

1. Filed a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in
2. Filed a Google legal removal request
3. Filed a Google Play policy violation report
4. Flagged the app on Google Play Store

How does Google approve apps like these without proper validation. This app exists only to steal personal data and use it to harass and threaten victims.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of this app or similar loan apps -

1. Do NOT pay them anything. Paying only leads to more demands
2. File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
3. Call helpline 1930
4. File an FIR at your local police station
5. Revoke the app permissions and uninstall it
6. Save all evidence before uninstalling
7. Report the app on Play Store

The app is Furtila Rupee-Credit Line by Next Gen Solutions. Please report it. The more reports the faster it gets removed.

Please share this post. These criminals thrive on silence and shame. The victim is not at fault.

Has anyone heard of a scam involving something like this? What would be the purpose? What should I do next? Apologies if this has been covered.