There is a lot of news about SMS spamming and phishing messages in the country. If you receive an SMS, you will need to provide the sender ID, which will be sent to you. What is the sender, address, and purpose of the message? If you are a true TrueSender user, you will need to provide the following information:

SMS Fraud Problem

Send an SMS to someone with the name “BankXYZ” saying “Your OTP is…”

But it turns out that the sender number is different, the address or name does not match

You click on the link, you fall for a scam

Powerful Features of TrueSender

1. Entity Name Verification

   Many people use fake names beyond the sender ID. TrueSender displays the real entity name from the DLT/regulatory database.
   
   

2. Address / Registered Location

   The organization or business that is the sender will show the details of where the registered address is. If the address is mismatched, it can be a scam.
   
   

3. Purpose / Message Type

   There are new applications like SMS promotional, transactional, service in the government category. For example, send a message "Offer Discount" in the promotional section, send a message "Bank Alert / OTP" in the transaction.
   
   

4. State

   The address information of the state from where the sender sent the SMS.
   
   

5. Network Provider

   You can see the Network Provider used to send the message.
   
   

Technology Behind TrueSender

• TrueSender DLT data is used to verify sender registration info.

• Suspicious links are detected by AI / heuristics algorithm use.

• Privacy is respected - app SMS content is not read, only metadata is used. Your data is stored locally on the device.
  
  

User Flow

1. Install the app (with Play Store "TruSender: Verify SMS Sender") Google Play

2. SMS permission available

3. If you have SMS, TrueSender is there to verify the background

4. Open it, see the sender details Entity name, address, state, network, purpose

5. We suspect you don't need to block.

A Guide to Verifying Financial SMS Senders

Scammers frequently use sender IDs that closely mimic those of legitimate companies to deceive recipients. While an SMS might show a sender ID like XYZBNK, a reliable verification tool can reveal the sender's true identity.

Here's a breakdown of how to verify and protect yourself:

• Look Beyond the Sender ID: The sender ID displayed on your phone, such as "BnkXYZ" or "XYZBNK," can be easily spoofed. The key to verification lies in checking the full details.

• Utilize a Verification Service: Services like TrueSender provide detailed information that goes beyond the sender ID. This includes:

• Entity Name: The legally registered name of the sender.

• Address: The physical location of the business.

• Message Type: Categorization (e.g., Transactional OTP, Promotional).

• The Crucial Discrepancy: Even if a sender ID appears similar to a trusted brand (e.g., XYZBNK), a verification service will display the official Entity Name. A mismatch between the sender ID and the verified entity name is a strong indicator of a fraudulent message.

Actionable Advice:

If the sender ID seems close but the verified entity name is different, or if you don't recognize the entity at all, do not click on any links or provide any information. Delete the message and, if necessary, contact your actual bank using their official, verified contact information.

Benefits

• Protect from Spam / fraud messages

• Enhance Spam filtering

• Cleaner inbox, build trust

• Strengthen trust and security