Scam Alert: Got an "Axis Bank Credit Card" call 4–5 days after activation asking me to click an SMS link

I wanted to warn everyone about something that happened to me.

My Axis Bank credit card application was approved, I activated the card through the official app, and the physical card was delivered successfully.

Around 4–5 days later, I received a call from 01600308286 (Truecaller showed "Axis Bank Credit Card"). The caller claimed to be from Axis Bank and said:

"You'll receive an SMS for credit card activation/offers. Just click the link in that SMS."

This immediately felt suspicious because my card was already activated through the official Axis Bank app.

I didn't click any link and disconnected the call.

Has anyone else received similar calls after getting a new Axis Bank credit card?

If you're a new cardholder, never click links sent via unsolicited calls. Always activate your card and manage offers only through the official Axis Bank app or official website.

Number that called: 01600308286

Has anyone else experienced this, or is this a known scam?

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