Scammers know how to push your buttons. They’ll use phrases like, "Your SIM has been deactivated due to suspicious activity" or "Immediate action is required to prevent suspension." Real telecom companies will notify you through official channels like email or SMS—not by calling you in a panic.
These scammers often try to scare you into compliance by saying things like, "If you don’t act fast, legal action will be taken" or "Your connection will be permanently blocked." In reality, legitimate companies do not make these kinds of threats over the phone.
One of the biggest red flags is when they ask for money. Whether it’s to "reactivate" your SIM or to "avoid legal trouble," you should never give money over the phone. This is a sure sign it’s a scam.
Scammers often pretend to be from the police or government agencies, using lines like, "We are calling from the authorities" or "This is a police investigation." Genuine government agencies never ask for money over the phone.
If they start asking for your SIM card number, bank details, or personal ID information, it’s a huge red flag. No legitimate service provider would ask for sensitive information in this way.