Chakshu Portal
Government Orders to Block 392 Handsets and 31k Mobile Connections
On Monday, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced targeted actions to protect citizens following reports of fraudulent activities involving mobile numbers in Know Your Customer (KYC) update scams. The DoT has ordered the nationwide IMEI-based blocking of 392 mobile handsets used in cybercrimes and financial frauds, and the re-verification of 31,740 mobile connections linked to […]
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DoT Takes Action Against Mobile Fraud, Blocks Handsets and Disconnects Numbers
In a bid to crack down on fraudulent activities targeting mobile users via text messages, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has initiated measures to block handsets involved in such illicit activities and disconnect associated mobile numbers. The DoT introduced the Chakshu portal two months ago to address telecom fraud grievances. Since its launch, the department […]
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+ 92 Country Code WhatsApp Call Should Not be Received, Says DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to mobile users regarding the receipt of calls from foreign origin numbers, such as those starting with +92, on WhatsApp. Additionally, the DoT clarified on 29th Mar 2024 that users should exercise caution and refrain from sharing any personal information if they receive calls where the […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | Regulatory Sandbox Will Lead Innovation and New Products In Telecom Sector, Says TRAI Chairman
During the seventh edition of the ETTelecom 5G | 6G Congress 2024, Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of TRAI, emphasized the potential of the regulatory sandbox to drive innovation and introduce new products within the telecom sector. He highlighted the significance of this policy shift, stating, “a policy has come for regulatory sandbox which is another […]
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Chakshu Portal & DIP: Governments New Measures Against Cyber Frauds & Misusing Telecom Resource
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) has introduced two new initiatives today: the ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)’ and the ‘Chakshu’ facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal. These initiatives by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aim to empower citizens to report suspected fraudulent communication and enhance coordination among stakeholders in combating cyber-crime and financial frauds, as announced […]
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Chakshu Portal: A Platform for Citizens to Report Fraud Calls
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) unveiled two technology initiatives on Monday aimed at bolstering efforts to combat mobile-based scams. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced ‘Chakshu’, a platform empowering citizens to report suspected fraudulent communication originating from mobile numbers via calls, SMS, or social media platforms like WhatsApp. Additionally, Vaishnaw announced that the DoT’s Sanchar Sathi […]
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