Spam Calls
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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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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TRAI, SEBI, and RBI Collaborate to Combat Spam Calls and Messages
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has convened a Joint Committee of Regulators to address the persistent issue of spam calls and messages. This meeting brought together representatives from major regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the […]
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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 […]
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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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