MoI issues alert on SMS phishing scams

Doha: Qatar s Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent reminder to the public about the dangers of SMS phishing scams. In a recent post on their s...

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent reminder to the public about the dangers of SMS phishing scams. 

In a recent post on their social media platforms, the Ministry warned citizens of the dangers of SMS phishing scams and shared tips to avoid harm: 

1. Avoid opening links in text messages. 2. Always verify the identity of the sender.  3. "If it seems suspicious, reach out to the entity directly through their official channels" the alert advised. 

The Ministry emphasized, "If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't."

This warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to protect residents from cybercrime.