SMS: In today’s digital era, cases of cheating are increasing rapidly. Scammers try to trap people in the trap by sending fake messages. Often these messages come in the name of banks, e-commerce companies, telecom operators or government institutions. On clicking on the link given in these, your mobile can install malware in your mobile, due to which personal data is stolen and criminals use it for fraud.
How to identify real and fake messages?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken strictness on promotional calls and messages. Now real companies and institutions have to use a fixed format for their sender ID. The real sender ID is usually 6 letters of 6 letters and followed by hyphen (-) and one letter (s, g, p, t). Example: HDFCBK-S or MyGovt-G. This letter tells what kind of message is.
S, G, P and T means
S (Service): These are messages related to service. Such as transaction alert, OTP, or order confirmation from e-commerce site.
G (Government): Information about messages sent by government departments, such as alert, public interest messages or government schemes.
P (Promotional): Promotional or News-Patiala messages, such as offers, discounts or marketing campaigns. These are sent only to those users who are not in the DND (do not disturb) list.
T (Transactional): Essential and time-sensitive messages, such as OTP or other important notifications.
Be cautious
If you get a message in the name of a bank or government from a simple 10-time mobile number, then understand that it is fake. Real institutions never send messages from personal numbers. So the next time you get a message, then definitely see the S, G, P or T written in it. This small sign can save you from big fraud.
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