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Smishing is SMS-based phishing where attackers send text messages posing as legitimate businesses or services to deceive users into clicking malicious links or sharing confidential information like passwords, bank details, or Aadhaar numbers. These messages often imitate bank alerts, job offers, or COVID-19 assistance, and can lead to financial theft, identity theft, or malware installation.
Prevention and legal role:
Preventing smishing starts with caution—avoiding suspicious links, verifying SMS claims, and using spam filters. Victims should file cyber complaints and alert telecom regulators. Legal action can be pursued under IPC provisions for cheating and impersonation, as well as the IT Act.
Aspire Delhi Lawyers provide step-by-step assistance in identifying the source, pursuing criminal complaints, and initiating telecom accountability proceedings.