The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has emphasized the significance of validating mobile devices prior to completing any purchases in order to protect customers from potential fraud.
PTA has released guidelines and information to protect purchasers against unsanctioned transactions and to avert financial damage. The PTA has given customers multiple ways to monitor the status of their mobile phones in order to facilitate this process.
How to check the status of a mobile phone:
Verification of SMS:
Sending an SMS is an easy way for customers to check the status of a mobile phone. To accomplish this, jot down the device’s 15-digit IMEI number and email it to 8484. The PTA will then reply with the phone’s current status.Verification online:
Additionally, the PTA provides an online verification service. To find out the status of their smartphone, customers can enter the IMEI number and visit the official PTA website at https://dvs.pta.gov.pk.
Verification of mobile apps:
The PTA offers an app called DVS (Device Verification System) for people who prefer to use mobile applications. With the help of this software, users of Android devices may easily check the status of their mobile phones.
