SMS Suffixes P, G, T, S: Understand TRAI's Codes to Avoid Scams

• TRAI mandates suffixes like P, T, S, G at the end of SMS to categorize messages and protect users from spam and scams.
• -P indicates Promotional messages for advertising, typically sent between 9 AM and 9 PM.
• -S signifies Service-related messages, including account updates or service changes.
• -T denotes Transactional messages like OTPs, order confirmations, and bank updates, which can be sent anytime.
• -G marks Government-related messages for public awareness, emergency alerts, or official information, also sent anytime.

Why It Matters: Understanding SMS suffixes helps identify message types and protect against potential scams.