It has been reported in the press that some unscrupulous elements may contact your mobile saying that they are from government agencies or Service Providers and request you to press #90 or #09. It is reported that doing so would transfer control of your SIM to the caller.
So DO NOT PRESS #90 or #09 when asked by unidentified persons.
Issued in Public Interest!
Beware of missed calls!
Next time if you get a missed call starting with +92; #90 or #09, don't show the courtesy of calling back because chances are it would lead to your SIM card being cloned. The telecom service providers are now issuing alerts to subscribers —particularly about the series mentioned above as the moment one press the call button after dialing the above number, someone at the other end will get your phone and SIM card cloned.
Do not send obscene / pornographic text / images using SMS.
Do not send obscene / pornographic text / images using MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
Do not receive from or reply to SMS / MMS of strangers.
Do not keep your Blue Tooth open at all times-you may receive obscene / pornographic text, images and viruses.
Do not give your mobile numbers while chatting on INTERNET to avoid “STALKING” Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group toward another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person or monitoring them. The word stalking is used, with some differing meanings, in psychology and psychiatry and also in some legal jurisdictions as a term for a criminal offense.
So DO NOT PRESS #90 or #09 when asked by unidentified persons.
Issued in Public Interest!
Beware of missed calls!
Next time if you get a missed call starting with +92; #90 or #09, don't show the courtesy of calling back because chances are it would lead to your SIM card being cloned. The telecom service providers are now issuing alerts to subscribers —particularly about the series mentioned above as the moment one press the call button after dialing the above number, someone at the other end will get your phone and SIM card cloned.
Do not send obscene / pornographic text / images using SMS.
Do not send obscene / pornographic text / images using MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
Do not receive from or reply to SMS / MMS of strangers.
Do not keep your Blue Tooth open at all times-you may receive obscene / pornographic text, images and viruses.
Do not give your mobile numbers while chatting on INTERNET to avoid “STALKING” Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group toward another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person or monitoring them. The word stalking is used, with some differing meanings, in psychology and psychiatry and also in some legal jurisdictions as a term for a criminal offense.
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