Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Telangana Bureau Cases Three Firms Over Alleged SMS Identity Misuse
A company called ValueFirst complained that three telemarketing firms were connected to messages sent using other companies’ registered text-message names.
The complaint says some messages contained shortened links that could be harmful.
KFin Technologies and Nariman Finvest were the companies whose message identities were allegedly misused.
The complaint links TVL Media to messages using KFin’s identity and Onextel to a message using Nariman’s identity.
It describes Nimbus Adcom as an upstream reseller in the Nariman message chain.
KFin’s message headers were reportedly blocked more than once.
The complaint says this interfered with real alerts and one-time passwords for investors.
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case and is investigating; the allegations have not been established as facts in court.
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau registered a case against Onextel Limited, Nimbus Adcom Pvt Ltd and TVL Media Pvt Ltd.
The case follows a complaint by ValueFirst Digital Media Pvt Ltd alleging misuse of registered SMS headers and templates linked to KFin Technologies Limited and Nariman Finvest Pvt Ltd.
The complaint alleges fraudulent messages with malicious shortened links were sent while appearing to use legitimate registered messaging chains.
It identifies TVL Media in messages using KFin’s headers and Onextel in a message using Nariman’s header; Nimbus Adcom is described as an upstream reseller in the Nariman delivery chain.
The complaint says repeated blacklisting of KFin headers disrupted genuine investor OTP and transaction alerts; the bureau’s investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau registered a case naming Onextel Limited, Nimbus Adcom Pvt Ltd and TVL Media Pvt Ltd, after a complaint by ValueFirst Digital Media Pvt Ltd.
- What
- The complaint alleges unauthorised use of registered SMS headers and templates to send fraudulent messages containing malicious shortened links.
- When
- The complaint describes incidents on July 9, July 30 and August 3; it does not specify the year.
- Where
- The case was registered by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau. The complaint also says Onextel and TVL Media share a registered address in Noida.
- Why
- The bureau registered the case following allegations of SMS identity misuse and fraudulent message delivery; investigation is ongoing.
- Complainant
- ValueFirst Digital Media Pvt Ltd
- Firms named in case
- Onextel Limited, Nimbus Adcom Pvt Ltd and TVL Media Pvt Ltd
- Affected entities
- KFin Technologies Limited and Nariman Finvest Pvt Ltd
- KFin headers cited
- KFINTH and KFINMF
- Nariman header cited
- NARIMN
- Reported incident dates
- July 9, July 30 and August 3; year not stated
- Case provisions
- Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 43, 66, 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is ongoing