Protest Yourself from against SIM swap

Credits: Shirsendu Das

What is SIM swap

• > Fraudster gathers casualty’s close to home saving money data
• > Fraudster methodologies casualty’s portable administrator with casualty’s fake personality proofs and gets a copy SIM card
• > Mobile operator deactivates the original SIM card post successful verification & issues a replacement SIM
• > Fraudster generates the One Time Password (OTP) which comes on the new SIM & carries out account transactions without victim’s knowledge

Tips to safeguard yourself against SIM swap

• > In the event that your versatile quits working for uncommon reasons, check with your portable administrator quickly
• > Never disclose Internet banking password/ATM PIN/Telephone PIN to anyone
• > Try not to uncover your portable number on online networking stages
• > Register for both SMS as well as e-mail alerts to stay informed about transactions on your account
• > Never respond to unknown mails or calls asking your account details and registered mobile number