Sanchar Saathi crosses 30 crore visits, over ₹5,000 crore in suspected fraud losses prevented

October 5, 2026 3:34 PM

Sanchar Saathi crosses 30 crore visits, over ₹5,000 crore in suspected fraud losses prevented

The Sanchar Saathi portal has crossed 30 crore visits since its launch in May 2023, reflecting growing citizen participation in efforts to combat telecom-related fraud and misuse of mobile connections.   Developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the portal provides mobile users with a range of services, including reporting suspicious calls and messages, checking mobile connections issued in their name, blocking lost or stolen handsets and verifying the genuineness of mobile dev...

Relief from fake international phone calls soon, govt issues instructions

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Relief from fake international phone calls soon, govt issues instructions

In a move to curb widespread cyber fraud targeting citizens, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new directives to telecom service providers to block malicious international calls that appear to come from Indian mobile numbers. The order comes in the wake of a surge in reports of fraudsters making international calls to Indians while displaying local mobile numbers through caller ID spoofing. This tactic has enabled scammers to impersonate government agencies, law enforcement,...