Cybercriminals are targeting Vodafone Idea users with fake KYC messages. It is being told that within 24 hours of receiving the message, Vodafone users are being sent a message asking the users to submit documents for KYC verification by calling the number given in the message. The message states that if you do not update your details within 24 hours, your number will be disabled. This is enough to scare the users, but it is important to note that Vodafone or any other company will not send such messages to its subscribers. No company can ever threaten its users. Such messages are sent by cyber criminals to steal important information of users.
“Dear Customers, Your Vodafone SIM e-KYC is not completed. You can immediately call Vodafone helpline number 786XXXXX to complete the e-KYC. If you do not do this then your mobile number will be closed after 24 hours. Most phishing emails or messages contain a link that directs users to a fake website, but the message contains a number. The message looks credible and any user can be a victim of it. It assures users to share their eMail ID, address, Aadhar card number and other important data to save their numbers from getting locked.
In the last month itself, it was reported that such messages were also being sent to Airtel, Jio customers. Several users on Twitter reported that when they tried to call the number given in the message, they were asked to submit their personal information. In particular, such messages always have too many flaws. A big company like Vodafone or Airtel or Jio will not make such basic mistakes in sending messages to its users.
You have to be careful while replying to such messages and never click on the link that comes with the message. It is always better to cross-check or report such messages so that the company can issue an advisory against such messages.
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal warned users about the increasing cases of cyber fraud. He has cautioned users against sharing their OTP or details for KYC with any random caller. Vittal had advised Airtel customers to call 121 if they ever come across such a situation.
