Sotorko বাংলা

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

Email us to hear when it is out

The result of a message check: a red danger notice, three choices for who sent the message, and a warning about being asked to return money sent by mistake.

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

  1. Share or paste the message

    Share it straight from your messages app to Sotorko, or paste the text.

  2. Tap who sent it

    A name or short code, or an ordinary mobile number: one tap, nothing to type.

  3. 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 Sotorko home screen: big picture buttons for Check a message, Check a number, Family guardian and Hotlines, and a red "I've been scammed" button below.
Everything in one placeBig picture buttons for checking a message or a number, the hotlines and the family guardian. Little to read, easy to follow.
Five steps to take after being scammed, and buttons to call bKash, Nagad, Bangladesh Bank and 999.
What to do if you were scammedThe steps to take right now and one-tap calls to the hotlines. Below them, drafts for the police and your service provider.
The Family guardian screen: a box to create a code as a guardian, and a box to join with a code.
Protect your familyKnow when your parents check a dangerous message. Both sides agree first, and either can stop it at any time.

The message in the picture is a made-up example. It shows nobody's real information.

What you get

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 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, one-tap calls to the hotlines, and drafts of a police GD (printable, or saved as a PDF) and a complaint to your service provider, plus the 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
  • 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 like

A fake "Cash In" message arrives, then a call: "I sent the money by mistake, please return it."

What to do

Open 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 like

Someone pretends to be from bKash, Nagad or your bank and asks for your PIN or OTP.

What to do

They 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 do

Do 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 do

Call 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.

Read the full privacy policy

If you have been scammed, call now

bKash16247Nagad16167Bangladesh Bank16236National emergency999

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.

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.