The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced that it will introduce the Project: SIM Check Mo as a part of its efforts to combat cybercrime, including scams.
DICT – Project: SIM Check Mo
The SIM check is pretty simple and is said to only last 10 seconds. Once launched, you’ll need to send SIM CHECK (space) 11-digit number and send it to 1236. You will then receive details in 10 seconds with the status of the SIM – if it is registered, the initials of the SIM owner (if registered), and whether the SIM has a good or derogatory record.
The project, according to DICT Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center Executive Director Alexander Ramos mentioned that the project must be launched soon while waiting for the 90-day extension period of the SIM registration to expire.
“The 90-day extension period is a very long and dangerous time that can be taken advantage of by scammers to continue all sorts of scheming to swindle unsuspecting individuals,” he mentions.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
