Jio Premium Rate Service scam: Are you a Jio user or a Jio SIM user? If yes, then this news is very important for you. In fact, a new scam is going on these days, which is being called the Jio Premium Rate Service Scam.
In this regard, Jio has warned its millions of users not to return any call if they get a missed call from any unknown number.
According to the company, nowadays cybercriminals are making missed calls from international numbers to prey on unknown people. The company has also sent emails to its users regarding this scam. .In the email, Jio has alerted users that scammers are making missed calls from international numbers and trapping people.
If you receive such calls, do not answer them by mistake. In particular, it has warned not to fall victim to the premium rate service scam associated with these missed calls. How to trap scammers by giving a missed call? Scammers usually make missed calls.
So when a user makes a bank call, the scammers connect the call to an expensive premium service. In some cases, this fee can be Rs 100 per minute or even more. These scammers often make missed calls. Therefore, if a call comes from any international number, ignore it and block it immediately.
How to get rid of this scam?
Reliance Jio has given some tips to subscribers to avoid this scam. Below are all the things you need to keep in mind.
- Avoid calling numbers with country codes other than ‘+91.’. Don’t call unless the number belongs to someone you know.
- You can also block these numbers to prevent repeated calls from unknown numbers.
- Do not answer any calls from unknown sources, and do not call back those numbers, whether they are local or international. – Tell your family, friends, or people around you about this scam, so that it can be stopped and safe.
If even after all this, you feel that you have become a victim of this scam, then you should immediately contact your telecom operator. Not only this, you can also report to the local agencies or cybercrime department.
Note: If a number does not start with +91, this indicates that it is an international call.
