The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed Google to remove three malicious loan apps from the Play Store, identified by I4C for exploiting Android users seeking quick loans.
The apps in question are Horizon Cash Service, Money Score Monitor and Zelicredit
Aug 25, 2026
05:20 pm
What's the storyThe Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
The I4C's Threat Analytics Unit identified these "malicious loan applications" targeting Android users looking for quick loans.
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