Directorate of Communications issues warning regarding social media age verification scams
The Center for Combating Disinformation under the Directorate of Communications has called on citizens to be cautious against fraudulent messages attempting to scam people by using the age verification regulation starting on November 1 as a pretext.
The Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) has warned citizens against scammers who are exploiting the social media age verification regulation, which will come into effect on November 1, 2026.
In a statement released by the DMM, it was noted that malicious individuals are attempting to seize personal and financial information through fake SMS, emails, and social media links containing phrases such as "Your account will be closed" or "Verify your age immediately." Officials emphasized that messages intended to create panic should not be trusted.
Under the new regulation, age verification will be carried out solely through an "age verification token" obtained via the e-Government Gateway. In this system, no identity information is transferred to social media platforms; only information regarding whether the user meets the age requirement is transmitted. While the application will be valid for new accounts opened as of November 1, the verification process for existing accounts will continue until March 31, 2027.
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