Beware of the Fake SIM Registration Portal Scam: Protect Your Personal Information
Smart Communications, Inc., a leading mobile services provider, has issued a warning to its subscribers regarding fraudulent text messages. The messages falsely claim that subscribers need to re-register their SIM cards and direct them to fake SIM registration portals. This is a scam and subscribers are advised not to respond or provide any personal information.
How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines?
Smart and TNT have recently warned the public about a new scam tactic. Scammers are sending messages containing links to fake SIM registration portals that mimic those of Smart.
“Smart did not send these messages. These messages are phishing attempts aimed at stealing your personal information,” the telco said in its advisory.
“Smart clarifies that there is NO NEED to re-register your Smart or TNT SIM if you have successfully registered it before. Please disregard any message asking you to register again.”
Smart and TNT also remind the public that their official SIM registration portal is https://simreg.smart.com.ph.
Customers are encouraged to report incidents of text scams and phishing messages, among others, via the Smart and TNT public reporting portal called HuliScam at www.smart.com.ph/huliscam .
The HuliScam portal enhances the recently activated advanced network firewall of the PLDT Group. This firewall is designed to prevent malicious messages from infiltrating the network, offering customers an enhanced level of security for their mobile activities.
Why do we need to register sim in the Philippines?
SIM card registration in the Philippines is primarily aimed at improving security and reducing criminal activities. The government implemented the SIM Card Registration Act to help prevent spam, scams, and other cybercrimes by ensuring that all SIM cards are linked to the identities of their users. This measure makes it easier for law enforcement agencies to track and solve crimes involving SIM cards. Additionally, it encourages responsible use of SIM cards and helps curb fraudulent activities associated with unregistered SIMs.
This communication is intended solely for the use of the addressee and authorized recipients. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information and is subject to the conditions in http://www.smart.com.ph/corporate/disclaimer.
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