With poor awareness among customers, SIM card verification fraud thrives in Kozhikode
The Hindu
Many respond positively to spammers’ calls and readily provide bank account details
The number of people duped in the name of SIM card verification is on the rise as many continue to respond carelessly to spam messages and calls. According to cyber cell officials, many people were not yet aware of the fraud and had not secured their bank accounts. Recent incidents in Kozhikode in which the SIM cards of various mobile service providers got blocked due to unknown technical reasons have also contributed to an increase in the number of mobile phone users falling prey to the fraud. Since automated verification calls are a common practice by mobile service providers to welcome new customers to the network, many users are confused about how to manage the situation. Though banking records are not required to verify a SIM, many people respond positively to spammers’ calls and SMSes and readily provide their bank account details. Many police stations in the district have witnessed a spike in the number of complaints related to banking fraud involving exchange of banking details with spammers.More Related News