Do you know the real meaning of S, G, P and T written in SMS? Know how to identify which message is a fraud

SMS: In today's digital era, cases of fraud are increasing rapidly. Scammers try to trap people by sending fake messages every day.

SMS: In today's digital era, cases of fraud are increasing rapidly. Scammers try to trap people by sending fake messages every day. Often these messages come in the name of banks, e-commerce companies, telecom operators, or government institutions. By clicking on the link given in them, malware can be installed in your mobile, which leads to theft of personal data, and criminals use it for fraud.

How to identify real and fake messages?

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken strict action on promotional calls and messages. Now real companies and organizations have to use a fixed format for their Sender ID. The actual Sender ID is usually 6 characters long followed by a hyphen (-) and a letter (S, G, P, T). Example: HDFCBK-S or MYGOVT-G. The letter indicates the type of message.

Meaning of S, G, P and T

S (Service): These are service-related messages. Such as transaction alerts, OTPs from banks, or order confirmations from e-commerce sites.

G (Government): Messages sent by government departments, such as alerts, public interest messages, or information about government schemes.

P (Promotional): Promotional or advertising messages, such as offers, discounts, or marketing campaigns. These are sent only to users who are not on the DND (Do Not Disturb) list.

T (Transactional): Important and time-sensitive messages, such as OTPs or other important notifications.

Be cautious

If you receive a message in the name of a bank or government from a simple 10-digit mobile number, then understand that it is fake. Real institutions never send messages from personal numbers. So the next time you receive a message, look for S, G, P or T written in it. This small sign can save you from a big fraud.