SBI Warns Customers About 'Jumped Deposit' Scam Involving Fraudulent UPI Payments
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning about the 'jumped deposit' scam, where fraudsters transfer small unexpected amounts to victims' accounts to gain trust. They then pressure victims into authorising high-value Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, often by creating urgency or emotional pressure. SBI advises customers to verify any such requests independently, avoid sharing UPI PINs, and be cautious of calls claiming accidental transfers to protect their finances.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: news18, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 11 Oct, 08:09 am. Other outlets followed.