Fake telecom operators: messages, calls and apps
4 companies in this group, each with the lines scammers use and how to verify.
JioJio is an Indian mobile network and broadband provider from Reliance, with prepaid and…AirtelAirtel is an Indian telecom company offering mobile, broadband and digital TV services,…Vi (Vodafone Idea)Vi, formerly Vodafone and Idea, is an Indian mobile network operator with prepaid and…BSNLBSNL is India's state-owned telecom company offering mobile, landline and broadband…
Five habits that help with any of these
- Never share an OTP, UPI PIN, card PIN or CVV with anyone, including someone who says they are from the bank.
- Do not tap links in unexpected messages; open the official app or type the website yourself.
- Call back on the number printed on your card, bill or official app, not the one that contacted you.
- Be careful when someone creates a deadline or asks you to keep the matter secret.
- If money has moved, call 1930 at once and report at cybercrime.gov.in; the first hours matter most.
Check it before you tap or pay
Safeavio Sentinel is a made-in-India Android app: paste a message or link, or scan a QR code, and get a plain verdict with the reasons. It helps you spot a scam; it does not promise to stop every one.
Download for AndroidWhat the app does
Google Play listing: coming soon. Today the signed APK is on safeavio.com/download. Android 7.0 or later.