Check a message
Finds the classic warning signs on your phone: asking for your PIN or OTP, "sent by mistake, send it back", prize bait and fake links.
Check once before you send money
Sotorko checks suspicious messages and numbers on your own phone, explains the warning signs in plain Bangla and reads them aloud. It helps you spot fake messages sent in the name of bKash, Nagad or your bank.
Coming soon to Google Play
How it works
Why it matters
About 1 in 10mobile money users said they had been defrauded (9.3%)
Over Tk 9,000average loss for a victim
About 30%of complaints were never resolved
Source: Policy Research Institute, "State of DFS Consumer Protection in Bangladesh" (survey of 7,279 users in 45 districts, published around 2022).
How it works
Share or paste the message
Share it straight from your messages app to Sotorko, or paste the text.
Tap who sent it
A name or short code, or an ordinary mobile number: one tap, nothing to type.
See the result, hear it
See how risky it looks, with the reasons, in Bangla. The app can read it aloud.
See the app
The message and details in the pictures are made-up examples. They show nobody's real information.
What you get
Check a number
See how many people have reported a number, and report one yourself. These are unverified reports, not a verdict on anyone.
Family guardian
Know when your parents check a dangerous message. Both sides agree first, and either can pause or stop it at any time.
I've been scammed
The steps to take right now and one-tap calls to the hotlines. Type your name, father's name and address once and the police GD application fills itself in, ready to print or save as a PDF on one page. You also get a complaint to your service provider and details ready to paste into the police's official Online GD form.
Hotlines
bKash 16247, Nagad 16167, Bangladesh Bank 16236 and national emergency 999, one tap away.
- Fully in Bangla, and in English too
- Print the GD application or save it as a PDF
- Adjustable text size
- App lock with your phone's PIN or pattern
- Dark mode
Common scams, and what to do
"Sent by mistake, send it back"
What it looks likeA fake "Cash In" message arrives, then a call: "I sent the money by mistake, please return it."
What to doOpen your own app and check your balance first. Real money shows there. If it is not there, send nothing.
Asking for your PIN or OTP
What it looks likeSomeone pretends to be from bKash, Nagad or your bank and asks for your PIN or OTP.
What to doThey never ask for these. Tell no one, and hang up.
Prizes and government allowances
What it looks like"Congratulations, you won!" or "Tap this link to get your allowance."
What to doDo not tap unknown links. You never need a fee or PIN to receive a prize or allowance.
"Your account will be blocked"
What it looks like"Update your KYC now or your account will be blocked."
What to doCall the official hotline yourself, not the number in the message.
Your information stays with you
- Message text is checked on your phone.
- No ads, no tracking, no account to create.
- It does not ask to read your SMS, call log, contacts or location.
- Two optional features use the internet (Family guardian and number reports). A number is sent only as a one-way code.
If you have been scammed, call now
FAQ
Does Sotorko read my SMS?
No. The app does not ask for SMS, call log or contacts permission. Only the message you share or paste is checked.
Does "no warning signs found" mean the message is safe?
No. Sotorko looks for known scam patterns. A new kind of scam, or one worded differently, can slip past. If in doubt, call the hotline.
Does my message go online?
No. Only if you join "Family guardian" with your consent, and a message is found dangerous, that message goes to the guardian you chose.
Does Sotorko file the GD for me?
No. An online GD is filed in the police's official Online GD system, with your own national ID, a live photo and an OTP. Sotorko writes what to say and shows you the steps.
Is the GD application in the police's official format?
We have not found a single official form. The application is a draft in the usual letter style: addressed to the Officer in Charge, with a subject, what happened, a request and your name and address. If your station has its own form, use that; the draft still helps you fill it in.
Are numbers being called "scammers"?
No. What others report is shown only as "reports", unverified claims. No verdict is given about anyone.
Is Sotorko connected to bKash or Nagad?
No. Sotorko is an independent app. bKash, Nagad and other names belong to their owners.
Where can I get the app?
It is being prepared for Google Play. Email us to hear when it is out.
Who makes it?
Azimul Kabir Apu, an independent developer.