Besides Maxis, other telcos such as CelcomDigi, U Mobile and Unifi have also started to block SMS containing links in an attempt to tackle online scams. Don't click on links sent by unknown users via other platforms such as WhatsApp.
starting today, 2nd May. We have received confirmation that CelcomDigi and U Mobile will be blocking any SMS which contains links that are sent from mobile numbers.
On top of that, Unifi Mobile also sent an SMS alert yesterday informing users about the SMS blockage starting 2nd May. The SMS blockage is currently being implemented in stages starting with SMS sent to or received from local and international mobile numbers., blocking of SMS with URLs sent by business short codes such as 6XXXX, 2XXXX, and 1XXXX will be done later and a specific notification to the business users will be done.
Last month, Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed that the MCMC has issued a directive to all telcos to block links sent via SMS. The move is aimed at preventing users from becoming victims of online scams which is currently a huge problem despite the numerous public service announcements from various sectors.
There are a lot of victims who have been duped into clicking through a link which promises to offer cash aid or rewards. The link leads to a fake website where victims are tricked into logging in with their username and password, followed by sharing their One Time Password . In most cases, these victims are not aware that they are being scammed as the website looks identical to the real deal.
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