Cyber thugs have found a new way to prey on innocent people. In which they are sending fake messages. In which it is said that TRAI is giving 3 months of free recharge. So, this message which is viral in the media has been investigated by PIB Fact. After this, all the people have been asked to be careful of such messages and not to click on the link given in it, so you too should be careful of this fake message.
Used the name of telecom regulator TRAI
In this, the name of telecom regulatory agency TRAI has been used and it has been said that TRAI is offering 3 months of free recharge, this is being given because recently the recharge plans have become expensive. PIB Fact Check has posted on X platform (formerly Twitter). In this post, they have given information about a message. So know what came out in the fact check.
The message of free recharge for 3 months is wrong
This fake message says that you will get 200GB super fast 4G/5G data on free recharge for 3 months, along with unlimited calling. This offer is valid till July 31. Investigation has revealed that this message is completely fake.
PIB Fact Check provides details
PIB Fact Check said in its post that beware of these fake messages. No free recharge is being given by TRAI. Usually such messages contain a link, which is asked to be clicked. And then people are made victims of cyber hacking.
fall prey to cyber criminals
When a user clicks on such a link, he immediately becomes a victim of cyber fraud. After this, sensitive data is stolen from your phone. Therefore, there is a need to be cautious about such messages.