The government telecom company BSNL has issued a warning to protect its customers from online fraud. This alert by BSNL is about the ongoing SMS scams in the country. Fraud fraudsters are contacting customers via SMS and their BSNL SIM will be deactivated if they do not complete the KYC process. In addition, fraudsters take KYC details through SMS and then steal money from their bank, the company said. Let’s find out what the whole thing is.
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Sending fake SMS this way
These duplicate SMSs are sent with titles like CP-SMSFST, AD-VIRINF, CP-BLMKND, and BP-ITLINN. BSNL has clearly stated that the company is not sending these messages, so please stay away from such messages. The company says it is not sending messages, so they have to ignore it or steal all your money from your bank account.
The government and BSNL have taken these measures to address this issue
Government and Telecom companies have implemented a new SMS template to prevent SMS fraud. The new SMS template runs with the help of blockchain technology. Any message sent by the verified company now has to follow the header and footer template suggested by the government.
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SMS fraud is reduced with the advent of the new system
With the introduction of this new system, SMS fraud will be reduced because the company will block unverified SMS messages and will not be able to reach customers. The company has warned consumers not to share any of their personal information and OTP with anyone on the phone. And if you receive fake or fraudulent SMS, you can complain to the telecom company or concerned authorities.
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