Fraud Calls

Informative

Virgin Media O2 Alerts Public to Rise in AI-Enabled Scams Using Fraudulent Customer Service Numbers Targeting Millions

Summary: Virgin Media O2 has highlighted a surge in AI-driven scams where fraudsters use artificial intelligence to direct users to fake customer service numbers, exploiting trust in search engines and AI-generated information. A significant number of consumers have encountered such scams or remain unsure about the authenticity of online contact details, increasing the risk of […]

Informative

Now Report Spam Calls on Sanchar Saathi Mobile App Launched by DoT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile app, aimed at simplifying the reporting of suspected fraudulent communications. The app enables users to flag such incidents directly from their call logs, enhancing the fight against telecom-related fraud. SANCHAR SAATHI APP is now LIVE! Scan for your digital safety today and access essential […]

Regulatory

LocalCircles Survey- TRAI’s Crackdown Reduces Pesky Calls for 27% of Mobile Users

A survey by the online platform LocalCircles reveals that 27% of mobile subscribers have noticed a reduction in pesky calls following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) crackdown on unregistered telemarketers. However, the majority of respondents reported no relief, with many observing an increase in robo calls instead. According to the survey, only […]

Regulatory

4.5 Million International Spoofed Calls Blocked Daily

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL are blocking 45 lakh spoofed calls daily using an advanced solution jointly developed by the DOT and all four telecom operators. “As of now, all four TSPs have successfully implemented the system. About one third of total spoofed calls at 4.5 million spoofed calls are being stopped […]

Regulatory

DoT Orders to Block 18 Lakhs Mobile Numbers

Recent updates reveal that around 1.8 million mobile numbers are set to be blocked by India’s leading telecom companies, marking the government’s most significant action against cybercrime and online fraud to date. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an order to disconnect over 28,000 mobile handsets used for cybercrime. Following this, telecom companies have […]

Regulatory

Fraudulent Calls Threatening Disconnection, Claiming to Be from TRAI Deemed Illegal

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) issued a warning regarding fraudulent calls in which individuals falsely claim to be from Trai, threatening to disconnect numbers. Trai emphasized that it neither blocks nor disconnects any mobile numbers of individual telecom customers, and any such calls or messages claiming to be from Trai should be considered […]