TRAI: Now no one will be able to fool you, TRAI told you how to identify real and fake SMS..

In today's digital era, the biggest threat is from fake messages and calls coming on mobile phones. Many times, people mistakenly trust such calls or messages, and their one mistake leads hackers directly to their bank account. Cyber ​​criminals have now started adopting such methods that make it difficult to differentiate between real and fake messages. But there is no need to worry, because TRAI has strictly implemented rules in this matter, which have made it easier to differentiate between real and fake SMS.

How do fraudsters cheat?

Usually, promotional messages are sent to your number by banks, government agencies, telecom operators, or e-commerce companies. Cyber ​​criminals prepare fake messages like these and send them to people. These often contain links, on clicking which malware or virus enters your phone. They can even steal your personal data, banking details, and passwords. After this, this information of yours is used to withdraw money from your account.

How to identify real and fake SMS?

TRAI has implemented a special system to identify SMS. Now the sender ID of the real messages coming on your phone has – followed by S, G, or P. S: This code is for banking, telecom service, or transaction messages. G: If the message is related to any government scheme or alert, then it will have G written at the end. P: This code is for promotional messages, which can only be sent by companies white listed by TRAI. Why is it important to identify them? By understanding these codes, you can immediately decide whether the SMS you have received is real or fake. If a message comes without these codes or includes a suspicious link, then it is wise to avoid clicking on it.

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