#Globe is cautioning its customers about counterfeit SIM registration links that are being circulated online. These links lead to malicious websites designed to trick customers into divulging sensitive information.
Scammers have been disseminating these deceptive links on social media, enticing mobile users to register. Upon clicking, these counterfeit URLs direct users to blogs filled with online advertisements.
Darius Delgado, Globe’s Vice President and Head of Consumer Mobile Business, said, “We urge our customers to only use our official platforms for new SIM registrations. The sole methods to register your new SIMs are through our SIM registration site or the GlobeOne app. Any other site claiming to be a registration portal is fraudulent and poses a risk. We ask everyone to remain vigilant.”
Customers are advised to register new SIMs exclusively through the following official platforms:
- Globe’s SIM registration site
- GlobeOne app
The Department of Information and Communications Technology had previously issued a warning to the public about these counterfeit SIM registration sites, stating that they are designed to extract sensitive information from SIM users.
Globe has recently made significant enhancements to its SIM registration channels in an effort to safeguard customer data and prevent fraud. These improvements include the implementation of advanced encryption protocols to secure data transmission during registration, the introduction of live photo capture, and the utilization of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for document verification.
FAQs
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What is Globe warning its customers about? Globe is warning its customers about fraudulent SIM registration links that are being circulated online.
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What are the official platforms for registering new SIMs? Customers can register new SIMs through Globe’s SIM registration site and the GlobeOne app.
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What improvements has Globe made to its SIM registration channels? Globe has implemented advanced encryption protocols, introduced live photo capture, and utilized Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for document verification in its SIM registration channels.