The Press Information Bureau has warned that messages claiming BSNL SIM KYC suspension are fake and meant to steal data. The scam threatens SIM blocking within 24 hours to create panic. Users are advised not to share personal, bank or OTP details and verify such claims only through official telecom channels.
If you have received a message claiming that your BSNL SIM card's KYC has been suspended and that your connection will be blocked within 24 hours, do not act on it. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has identified a misleading message circulating among mobile users, falsely claiming to be from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) regarding suspension of customer KYC. The government has confirmed the message is a scam designed to steal personal and financial information.
What does the fake message say?
The fake notice alleges that a user's KYC has been suspended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and warns that the SIM card will be blocked within 24 hours if verification is not completed.
In the fake notices, which are being sent on notepads bearing the BSNL letterhead, TRAI informs the customer to contact a KYC Verification Executive and share contact details. The message reads, "Dear Customer, Your SIM KYC has been suspended by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Your SIM card will be blocked within 24 hours. Call Immediately."
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