Government warns against USSD-based call forwarding scam: What is it, how the scam works and how to stay safe
Cybercriminals are exploiting USSD codes, disguised as delivery agents, to activate call forwarding on unsuspecting citizens' phones. This allows them to intercept bank alerts and OTPs, leading to unauthorized financial transactions and account hacking. Authorities urge the public to avoid dialing suspicious codes like *21* and to report any fraudulent activity immediately.
Cybercriminals are exploiting USSD codes, disguised as delivery agents, to activate call forwarding on unsuspecting citizens' phones. This allows them to intercept bank alerts and OTPs, leading to unauthorized financial transactions and account hacking. Authorities urge the public to avoid dialing suspicious codes like *21* and to report any fraudulent activity immediately.
