A faux message doing rounds on social media offering free internet is prone to be a scam. To defend their customers from falling into the entice, telecom firms are actually issuing a public advisory, warning customers that such messages promising free recharge plans for on-line training floating on social media could probably steal their private information.
In a assertion, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) mentioned, “It has been brought to our notice that fake messages are being circulated by people on social media platforms with fraudulent intentions.”
The telecom organisation famous that the message falsely claims that the Government has promised 100 million customers free recharge plans for on-line training. “It encourages people to click on a link to avail the free offer,” COAI added in its assertion.
COAI additional warned all telecom customers and urged them to not click on on any malicious hyperlinks that could steal their information from their smartphones or computer systems. “We want to caution the public about this scam. If you get such a message, DO NOT click on the Link as it could lead to data and information theft from the mobile device, and can have other serious consequences.”
The trade physique additional urged customers to interrupt the chain by not forwarding these messages to any of their buddies or family members. “By simply deleting and not forwarding such message, we can together fight this menace and save others from getting cheated,” it added in its assertion.
