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Scam Alert! '5G upgrade' messages are draining bank accounts, know how you can safeguard yourself

Several people have reported to authorities that money was taken from their bank accounts after clicking on the suspicious link in the phone.

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Scam Alert! '5G upgrade' messages are draining bank accounts, know how you can safeguard yourself
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5G mobile service has finally been launched in India. Jio and Airtel are currently offering 5G service in a variety of locations. It has, however, been employed by con artists. They are fooling the people under the pretence of 5G service. In severe circumstances, this might lead to bankruptcy. Furthermore, the police have issued a warning in this regard.

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The Hyderabad Cyber Police Department has issued a warning about a recent 5G-related scam. Users are advised not to use their mobile device to view the URL. This might lead to their insolvency.

Several people have reported to authorities that money was taken from their bank accounts after clicking on the suspicious link in the phone. As a result, everyone should be cautious of this new kind of hoax.

It's now possible to get 5G service from Jio and Airtel in a lot of different places. However, it has also been used by con artists. In the guise of 5G service, they are deceiving the public. In extreme cases, this might cause them to become bankrupt. In addition, the police have given a warning on this matter.

Cyber Police in Hyderabad have issued a warning regarding a 5G-related fraud that has recently been going around. Users are cautioned not to access the URL on their mobile device. This may cause them to become bankrupt.

There have been several reports to the police of individuals having money stolen from their bank accounts after clicking on the mysterious link in the phone. For this reason, everyone should exercise caution around this new kind of scam.

Keep this points in mind while switching sim from 4G to 5G

You will get details on how to put the 5G service into action as soon as it becomes live. Due to the widespread use of shortcuts in this iteration of the scam, you may fall prey to it if you're in a rush to upgrade from a 4G SIM to a 5G SIM. To avoid falling victim to this scam, avoid clicking on any unfamiliar links that claim visiting them would upgrade your 4G SIM to a 5G SIM.

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