RCB vs GT Live Match Fake Apps Alert: How can a bank account become empty in the name of IPL 2026 match? How to identify fake live apps and links running on the internet? Where to watch live matches safely by avoiding this big fraud?
RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 Live Match: The first qualifier match of IPL 2026 is taking place today. There is a close battle between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans to reach the final at Dharamshala ground. On one side is the brilliance of Virat Kohli and on the other side is the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Crores of fans can watch this match live on JioHotstar or Star Sports. If you do not have this app or the facility to watch live, then be careful. Amidst the excitement of this great contest, cyber criminals have also become active. In the name of showing live matches for free, there are many such fake apps and dangerous links floating on the internet, which can drain your bank account in an instant. If you are also looking for a way to watch free matches on mobile, then read this article so that your fun does not get spoiled.
How does cyber fraud play out in the name of free matches?
As soon as the match starts, messages start being shared rapidly on WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook. It is written in these, ‘Don’t have a subscription to JioHotstar? No problem, click on this link and watch Virat Kohli’s match in HD quality absolutely free! Apart from this, links of direct live matches are also shared. As soon as you get greedy and go to that link or app, you can get major fraud.
What are the dangers of watching matches on fake websites?
Fake Apps (Fake APK Files)
These apps are not on Google Play Store. These are downloaded from some unknown website. As soon as they are installed, they steal your phone’s messages, gallery and bank details.
Malware and Viruses (Malware Attack)
If you click on any link as soon as you are tempted to watch a live match, you may be in danger. By clicking on many unsafe links, a virus gets downloaded in the background of the phone, due to which your phone can be hacked.
OTP Fraud
Some sites ask for your mobile number in the name of starting the match and get it entered by secretly sending OTP to deduct money from your bank or UPI.
What to do to avoid fraud?
- To watch the match in India, use only JioHotstar app or official website.
- Always keep the setting ‘Install from Unknown Sources’ in your phone closed i.e. keep security on.
- If you are unable to watch the match on JioHotstar, then the safest way is to turn on the TV and enjoy the match on Star Sports.
What not to do to avoid fraud?
- Do not touch the ‘Free Match Live’ link sent by any friend or unknown group. Stay away from WhatsApp-Telegram links also.
- Do not install any cracked or free streaming app (APK) from outside the Play Store.
- If any website asks for Aadhaar, card number or OTP i.e. personal details to watch the match, then leave it immediately.