In the wake of the Coronavirus-led pandemic, many have opted to adopt a digital life. As a result, online scams have seen a gradual increase over the past year. Scammers continue to try and steal sensitive user information such as payment details in the name of KYC verification. Due to this, telecom operators, including VI (Vodafone Idea) and Airtel, have sent out warning messages to customers to help avoid such financial scams.
Hence, in the future, if you receive an SMS along with a phone number or a link, asking you to verify your KYC details, check for these signs first before doing anything. If you get the slightest hint that it is a scam message, delete it from your device right away.
