Beware of Fake SIM Registration Websites: Smart and TNT’s Warning to Subscribers

• New Scam Alert: Fake SIM registration portals target subscribers
• Stay Safe Online: Tips to avoid phishing attempts
• Report Scams: Use HuliScam to protect yourself

If you’re a Smart or TNT subscriber, there’s an important alert to keep in mind. Both brands have issued a warning to all users about a surge in fake text messages that ask subscribers to “re-register” their SIMs.

These messages include links to fake SIM registration portals that can compromise your personal information. Scammers are attempting to imitate official portals to collect sensitive data, so staying vigilant is key.

Identifying Fake SIM Registration Messages

Here’s what to look out for: if you receive a message prompting you to re-register your SIM, treat it with caution.

According to Smart and TNT, these messages are part of a phishing scam. The telco’s official advisory states, "Smart did not send these messages. These messages are phishing attempts aimed at stealing your personal information."

Smart emphasizes that if you’ve already registered your SIM, there’s no need to do it again. "Smart clarifies that there is NO NEED to re-register your Smart or TNT SIM if you have successfully registered it before. Please disregard any message asking you to register again," the advisory continues. So, if you’ve already completed registration, ignore any message urging you to redo the process.

Verify the Official SIM Registration Website

For anyone who hasn’t registered or is unsure of where to go, remember that Smart’s only official SIM registration portal is https://simreg.smart.com.ph. Visiting any other URL could lead to a fake site that’s designed to look legitimate but has harmful intent.

Take a moment to check the URL before you enter any information. Phishing sites often imitate the real thing by changing a letter or adding extra words to the link, so make sure you’re accessing the official Smart or TNT website.

How to Report Fake Messages: Use HuliScam

Smart and TNT have also launched the HuliScam reporting portal, a handy tool to report suspicious messages. The HuliScam portal is located at www.smart.com.ph/huliscam and is open to all Smart and TNT customers. Through HuliScam, subscribers can report scam messages directly, helping others avoid similar traps and making it easier for Smart to take action against these scammers.

The HuliScam reporting system is complemented by an advanced network firewall that blocks harmful messages from reaching your device. This firewall, recently upgraded by the PLDT Group, further shields customers from phishing scams, providing more peace of mind.

Simple Steps to Protect Yourself

Scams like this can feel overwhelming, but here are a few easy tips to stay safe:

1. Ignore Unknown Links: Never click on links in messages from unknown numbers.

2. Verify Before Entering Information: Always double-check URLs when entering sensitive data.

3. Report Suspicious Messages: Use HuliScam to report anything suspicious.

Stay Alert and Share This Warning

Smart and TNT are committed to protecting subscribers, but it’s always good to stay informed and cautious. For more safety updates and alerts, follow Smart and TNT on their official social media pages.