DOT directs telecom service providers to complete operator trials and submit reports by April 18
New Delhi: To check the country’s cyber fraud, the government will soon crack down on fraud callers, as the user will be able to see the names and numbers of people calling in his/her mobile phone. The Telecommunications or Points Department under the Ministry of Telecommunications requires telecommunications service providers to submit reports by April 18 before Monday (i.e. April 14) (i.e. April 14). After the trial report, the department hopes to implement this step nationwide, a phase that is implemented throughout the country.
The government’s move is to observe several types of phone fraud involving government officials or banks in India. The scam uses artificial intelligence-generated fake sounds and sophisticated technology to deceive victims. As a result, innocent citizens face significant financial losses after these scams, such as in cases where individuals lose a lot of losses after these fraudulent calls.
Sources said the government has begun its first phase of operator trial in Maharashtra and Haryana states, and it will later cover all other states in the country in a phased manner. “Anyone with 4G and 5G services among all telecom service providers, including major players like Jio, will be able to identify callers with their names and numbers, and users using 2G such as Vodafone-Idea and BSNL may not have access to this facility initially, but may later include it in this plan.”
Recently, the Indian government has taken several measures to combat fraudulent calls, including implementing systems to block international fraudulent calls, urging citizens to report fraud attempts through Chakshu Portal, and launching publicity campaigns. However, the point said in January 2025 that it achieved an extraordinary milestone, disconnecting more than 275 million fraudulent mobile connections and securing more than 2.5 million lost or stolen equipment. “In addition, the 1.238 million WhatsApp accounts related to cybercrime have been detached, while the 1.16 million bank account has been frozen to prevent financial fraud,” it said.
