Spam Calls
TRAI Enforces New Measures to Combat Spam Calls and Secure SMS Messaging
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced significant measures to curb spam calls and prevent misuse of SMS headers and templates by entities spreading fraudulent or malicious messages. Announced on Monday, these initiatives aim to protect consumers and establish a secure messaging environment in India. Key Measures Implemented 1. Strict Penalties for Spam […]
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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 […]
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After Airtel, BSNL to Launch AI, ML-Based Spam Detection Tool
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is preparing to launch an AI/ML-driven solution to combat spam communications on its mobile network. Announced via a tweet, the technology is in the final stages of development and will soon be able to detect, neutralize, and eliminate scams before they reach users. BSNL announced that it […]
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Airtel Launches AI Powered Spam Detection
Bharti Airtel has launched India’s first AI-powered network-based spam detection solution, designed to tackle the issue of spam calls and messages for its customers. This innovative tool, a first-of-its-kind by a telecom service provider in India, alerts users in real time to suspected spam calls and SMS. We are India's first SPAM fighting network and […]
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Telecom Scams in India: Daily 12 Fraud Messages, Total 93k Scams Reported
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has revealed that 93,081 telecommunication scam cases have been reported across India to date, signaling a sharp rise in fraudulent communication incidents. These scams involve deceptive messages related to bank accounts, payment wallets, SIM cards, gas or electricity connections, KYC updates, expiration notices, government impersonation, sextortion, and […]
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TRAI Blacklists 50 Entities and 2.74 Lakhs Numbers Disconnected
In the past two weeks, telecom service providers have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources following a strict crackdown on spam calls and messages by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI begins its crackdown on Spam Calls ❌50+ entities blacklisted ❌2.75 lakh disconnections pic.twitter.com/zyFuE63HvV […]
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Report International Calls with RICWIN
The RICWIN module empowers citizens to report incoming international calls that appear to originate from local Indian numbers (beginning with +91). This system allows individuals to actively participate in helping the government detect and crack down on suspicious or illegal telecom operations. Such fraudulent setups often involve bypassing legitimate telecom routes, leading to significant financial […]
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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 Takes Measures Against Spam Calls, Telcos to Report Unregistered Telemarketers
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has stepped up its campaign against spam and robocalls by directing all telecom companies to report data on unregistered telemarketers based on consumer complaints from April to June. Telemarketers are required to use the 140 series for calls, but most spam calls come from standard 10-digit numbers, making […]
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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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