Beware of Scam Calls: Don't Fall for the "Internet Abuse" Trick!
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Just a heads-up to be extra cautious if you receive a call from a number starting with +870xxx.
The country code +870 is for Inmarsat, a non-terrestrial satellite telephone carrier. Inmarsat is not part of the Global Mobile Satellite System (GMSS).
Recently, there have been reports of scammers pretending to be from your internet service provider, claiming that your connection will be disabled due to "internet abuse." They then instruct you to press "1" to resolve the issue.
*DON'T PRESS 1!*
This is a classic phishing scam designed to steal your personal information or gain access to your accounts. Legitimate service providers will never ask you to press a number during a call to resolve an issue.
If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately. If you're concerned about your internet service, contact your provider directly using the official number you have on file.
Stay safe and spread the word! 🚫📞
#ScamAlert #StaySafeOnline #InternetSecurity
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I think, they will connect you with some fake agents pretending to be cyber crime officers.
I did not pressed 1 so no idea
i don't know technically how, pressing 1 on a phone can give access to someone, but for sure know your whatsapp is hacked besides desidime.
Par ab aap hee kar dou https://www.desidime.com/discussions/common-abbreviations 'karma farming' as a term..
for the various ways in which _ _ _ dash dash dash.. fish for karma.
Ek din topic start karo 'bsnl ka cheapest recharge', doosre din poocho 'VI mein packs queue/stack hote hein kya', teesre din (deepan ki tarah) fake titles daal dou 'haay mein lut gaya, barbaad ho gaya' aur phir likh dou.. actually mere 'friend' ke behalf par pooch raha hoon.
Chauthe din (bibliophile ki tarah) teaser topic daal dou: mitron mere paas trick hai. Paanchwe din uss trick ko semi-openly post karne ke liye ek aur topic daal dou.
Chhatheh din ek movie ka trailer daal dou, saatve din kis celeb ke kitne bachhe paida hue.. Iss par ek topic daal dou (desiman gives tutorials on these. Free on weekends, but charges a nominal amount for the same on weekdays.)
Aathvey din ek 'scam'/fraud related PSA (public service announcement).
Nau've din doosri koi PSA about the same or different fraud/scam.
Dasvey din.. a topic about happy baingan🍆day, 🧄lahsoon day, xyz festivities or religious occasion.
If someone's making helpful posts, contributing valuable information, and engaging with the community, what's the harm? Maybe they're just passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others.
So, next time you feel the urge to throw around labels, maybe take a good, hard look in the mirror. If you've got something constructive to say, bring it. Otherwise, save your breath.
lagta hai baingan jayada andar daal liya aapne.
Basic fact - the Govt will NEVER call you or send sms.
So any time you receive such call/sms, just disconnect and permanently block the number. And make sure to enable the option of blocking calls from unknown numbers in whatapp.
![Sample @99 - AroVibe Car Perfume, Chanak Doctor Set and other items [user specific]](https://cdn3.desidime.com/topics/photos/1897827/medium/Screenshot2024-12-26at8.04.33PM.png?1735223697)
>This is a classic phishing scam designed to steal your personal information or gain access to your accounts.
how does all of that happen if i press 1?