Beware of 100 GB of Hoax Free Internet Data Packages Circulating on WhatsApp
Many WhatsApp users are provoked by irresponsible information because the corona virus is now widely circulating on social media. One of them is information on the 100 GB free internet data package which is claimed to apply to all operators.
According to the information in the message that has already been circulating ‘To fight the Corona virus, we offer you 100 GB of free internet connection to stay home safely and enjoy the internet’.
In the message offering the free internet data package, there is also a link with a site address that is quite dubious, namely using the (dot) xyz domain. The site address is also claimed as a path to activate the free internet package.
100 GB Free Internet Data Package is a Hoax
Now, after Dafunda Tekno contacted several operators to ask about this, it turned out that the news of the 100 GB free internet data package was a hoax.
Likewise, as Dafunda Tekno quoted from Kompas.com, currently some operators only offer 30 GB free internet packages for 30 days for online learning applications.
Several operators that provide free internet data packages for online learning applications include Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, XL and Smartfren. For those who don’t know how to activate the 30 GB internet package for some of these operators, you can see via the link below.
Some Operators’ Responses About 100 GB Free Internet Packages on WhatsApp
Indosat Ooredoo also straightened out their offer of a free internet package only to be used for online learning portals and a 30 percent discount for several other internet packages. The internet package offered is 30 GB with a validity period of 30 days.
Then there is Telkomsel, which also provides 30GB free quota access for users who want to access the Ruangguru and Sainspedia applications.
Likewise with XL who denied that the 100 GB internet data package was not true. They only provide internet packages of 2GB per day, 60 GB per month.
Note! The free internet quota is only valid for accessing online learning applications, knowing Covid-19 information. Such as on the page of the Ministry of Health or Covid-19.co.id and several Microsoft applications.
WhatsApp also emphasized to its application users that they are more aware of this irresponsible information.
Through its official website, WhatsApp invites all users to re-filter all sources of information so that they can be trusted. You also need to see tips to avoid hoaxes about the corona virus on WhatsApp via the link below.
In addition, WhatsApp also emphasizes to its users to turn to trusted sources. Such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or the national Ministry of Health regarding information on Covid-19 or the Corona virus.