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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...

September 21, 2026 1:06 PM

DoT cautions citizens against fraudulent SIM issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has cautioned citizens against fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecommunication identifiers and tampering with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, warning that such violations can attract imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to ₹50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The advisory follows recent cybercrime investigations conducted by the DoT Madhya Pradesh Licensed Service Area (MP LSA), which unc...

November 25, 2025 4:28 PM

Sanchar Saathi recovers over 50,000 mobile phones in October, total crosses 7 lakh

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday said that more than 50,000 lost and stolen mobile phones were recovered across the country in October through its digital safety platform Sanchar Saathi. It is the first time that monthly recoveries have crossed the 50,000 mark. The cumulative recovery nationwide has now crossed 7 lakh. According to DoT, Karnataka and Telangana have recorded the highest number of recoveries, each exceeding one lakh mobile phones. Maharashtra follows with mor...

September 30, 2025 3:09 PM

Over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones recovered via DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform

The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) flagship digital safety initiative Sanchar Saathi has achieved a major milestone, facilitating the recovery of more than 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones across India. The Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset facility, a core feature of the AI-powered Sanchar Saathi platform, integrates DoT, telecom service providers, and state/UT police in real time. Built on the theme Digital by Design, the platform enables citizens to report, block, trace, a...

September 9, 2025 11:55 AM

Sanchar Saathi app hits 50 lakh downloads

The Sanchar Saathi mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads as on August 2025 since its launch on 17th January 2025, according to a report. Over 37.28 lakh stolen/lost mobile devices have been successfully blocked and more than 22.76 lakh devices have been traced from the Sanchar Saathi LIVE dashboard. Rising cyber threats have made safeguarding mobile users a pressing national concern. According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), cybercrime incidents surged from 15,92,91...