To protect its customers from online fraud, the state-run telecom company BSNL has issued a warning. BSNL This alert is about SMS frauds happening in the country. BSNL has informed customers that fraud fraudsters are contacting customers through SMS and telling them that if they do not complete KYC process then their BSNL SIM will be deactivated. Along with this, the company has also told that the fraudsters take KYC details through SMS and then steal money from their bank. Let’s know what is the whole matter.
Fake SMS is being sent in this way
These fake SMSs are sent with headers like CP-SMSFST, AD-VIRINF, CP-BLMKND, and BP-ITLINN. BSNL has clearly said that these messages are not being sent by the company, so please stay away from such messages. The company further said that the messages are not being sent by the company, so they should be ignored or all your money can be stolen from your bank account.
Government and BSNL took these measures to deal with this problem
The government and telecom companies have implemented a new SMS template to prevent SMS fraud. The new SMS template will run with the help of blockchain technology. Now any message that a verified company will send will have to follow the header and footer template suggested by the government.
SMS fraud will reduce with the introduction of new system
With the introduction of this new system, SMS fraud will be reduced, because the SMS which the company will not be able to verify will block the messages and will not be able to reach the customers. The company has warned the customers that they should not share any of their personal information and OTP on the phone with anyone. And if you get a fake or fraud SMS, then you can complain to the telecom company or the concerned authorities.
