Telecommunications Regulatory Authority warns against rising fraud schemes in Oman

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority warns against rising fraud schemes in Oman

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued a stern cautionary advisory, alerting citizens to the surging wave of fraudulent activities targeting individuals across multiple deceitful schemes.

The post Telecommunications Regulatory Authority warns against rising fraud schemes in Oman appeared first on The Arabian Stories News.MUSCAT : The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued a stern cautionary advisory that underscores the necessity for heightened vigilance in safeguarding personal information amidst an array of fraudulent tactics employed by scammers to extract sensitive data.

The authority specified the need to be wary of deceptive attempts soliciting personal information, including I.D. card numbers, verification code numbers, and bank account details. The advisory emphasizes the criticality of thwarting potential threats, particularly when individuals are coerced into divulging sensitive data.

Furthermore, individuals are urged to exercise utmost caution about card purchase scams, specifically concerning App Store & iTunes Gift Cards. Vigilance should be exercised in sharing personal data and refraining from allowing others to access personal accounts to prevent falling prey to potentially fraudulent activities.

Cautionary tales often involve unsolicited phone calls or text messages, luring recipients with promises of winning a competition or lottery. The public is strongly advised against engaging with such messages or divulging personal information.

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