Cyber Fraud
Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect in IMC 2025
Summary:Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched Vi Protect, an AI-powered safety and cyber defense solution for clients and businesses, designed to stumble on voice spam and protect networks. Introduced on the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Vi Protect enhances call security and network resilience, showcasing Vi’s push towards smarter, safer digital connectivity. Vi Protect: AI-Powered […]
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Vodafone Idea to Launch AI-Powered Smart Link Protection to Block Fraudulent Links
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to roll the new Smart Link Protection feature that will automatically scan and block suspicious or fraudulent links in real time. Designed to withstand phishing scandals and fake websites, this AI-based system Vi will protect customers from online fraud, ensuring safe and concern free digital experience. What is Vi’s Smart […]
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DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to Curb Cybercrime
In a major move to fight cyber fraud and financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new tool called the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI). This is part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and aims to provide banks and financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence to prevent fraud linked to mobile […]
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Airtel Proposes Joint Industry Initiative to Tackle Rising Cyber Fraud
Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has called for the formation of an industry-wide platform to combat cyber fraud, urging telecom peers Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL to collaborate under a Joint Telecom Fraud Initiative. A Call for Unified Action In a letter dated May 14, reviewed by Business Standard, Vittal urged […]
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DoT and WhatsApp ‘Scam Se Bacho’ Campaign Initiated Against Online Scam
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has joined forces with WhatsApp to extend Meta’s ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign, aimed at protecting users from online scams and spam. This collaboration seeks to educate citizens on recognizing and reporting fraudulent communications, strengthening digital safety across India. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and WhatsApp join forces to combat misuse of […]
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1.77 Crore Mobile Connections Deactivated Due to Fake Documentation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in partnership with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), has disconnected 1.77 crore mobile connections issued using fake or forged documents. Additionally, 33.48 lakh mobile connections and 49,930 mobile handsets used by cybercriminals in high-risk areas have been deactivated. To prevent misuse, 77.61 lakh mobile connections exceeding individual limits were disconnected, and […]
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New SIM Card Rules: 100 SIM Cards Limit for Private Companies
Private companies are now limited to acquiring only 100 SIM cards at a time under new restrictions introduced by the Telecom Department. This change, aimed at curbing online scams, allows only issuance of 100 SIM cards at the most for company use as requested by the Managing Director (MD) or a designated representative. Under the […]
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TRAI Free 3 Months Recharge Message is Fake
A message claiming that the government is offering three months of free mobile recharge, be warned—this is a scam. The message is circulating online to deceive innocent citizens. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), PIB Fact Check clarified that the message, allegedly from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is false. […]
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DoT Introduces 10-Digit Numbering Series for Government and Financial Calls
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has introduced a distinct 10-digit numbering series starting with 160 for service and transactional calls made by government entities, regulators, and financial institutions, according to an office memorandum issue. This new numbering system aims to help telecom subscribers identify the calling entity, telecom operator, and the origin of the call. […]
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Indian Government Orders Blocking International Calls
Fraudsters have been reported to make international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens, committing cyber-crime and financial fraud. These calls appear to originate within India but are actually made by cyber-criminals abroad who manipulate the calling line identity (CLI). Recently, these spoofed calls have been used in fake digital arrests, FedEx scams, […]
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