Indian Army has issued an advisory against calls and messages
Yes, the Indian Army has issued an advisory against calls and messages from Pakistani numbers on WhatsApp.
The advisory was issued after reports that Pakistani intelligence operatives were targeting students from Army Public Schools in India with these calls and messages.
The callers or message senders pose as school teachers, target students by asking them to join "new class groups" and by sending them one-time passwords (OTPs). Once they have the OTPs, they can gain access to the students' accounts and use them to spread misinformation or propaganda.
The advisory urges students and parents to be careful and to not respond to any calls or messages from unknown numbers, especially those with +92 ISD code (Pakistan). If you do receive a call or message from a Pakistani number, you should immediately report it to the authorities.
Here are some tips to stay safe from these scams:
- Do not respond to calls or messages from unknown numbers, especially those with +92 ISD code (Pakistan).
- Do not click on any links or attachments in messages from unknown numbers.
- Be careful about what information you share online, especially with people you do not know.
- If you receive a call or message from someone claiming to be from your school, verify their identity before providing any personal information.
If you have any concerns about your security, you should contact the authorities.
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