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Spam Calls

4.5 Million International Spoofed Calls Blocked Daily
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 […]

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After Airtel, BSNL to Launch AI, ML-Based Spam Detection Tool
Telecom Industry

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
Telecom Industry Worldwide Innovation

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
Regulatory

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
Regulatory

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
Regulatory

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
Regulatory

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
Regulatory

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
Regulatory

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 Introduces 10-Digit Numbering Series for Government and Financial Calls
Regulatory

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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