‘Wingo’ app blocked as MHA moves to bust fraud SMS network

New Delhi: Officials on Friday said the MHA has blocked the command-and-control servers linked to the 'Wingo' app network to disrupt its operations, describing it as a "telecom mule as a service" platform that offers earnings through SMS-based tasks.

As part of the crackdown, four Telegram channels with around 1.53 lakh subscribers and more than 53 YouTube videos promoting the app were also blocked.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the MHA issued a public advisory warning citizens against the 'Wingo' app, stating that platforms offering earnings through SMS tasks operate as "telecom mule" services. Users have been advised to refrain from downloading or using the application.


The I4C also cautioned Android users to remain vigilant against such malicious apps. Officials said the app was being misused to send fraudulent SMS messages from users' phones without their knowledge, raising serious concerns over telecom resource abuse and cyber fraud.