21 lakh scam numbers, one lakh entities blacklisted in a year; TRAI urges users to report spam via DND app

    21 lakh scam numbers, one lakh entities blacklisted in a year; TRAI urges users to report spam via DND app

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has blacklisted more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and nearly one lakh entities involved in spam and fraudulent communication over the past year, marking one of the largest crackdowns on telecom misuse in recent years. The Ministry of Communications said the scale of action highlights how user reporting…

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    Centre Launches ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator’ To Safeguard Mobile Users

      Centre Launches ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator’ To Safeguard Mobile Users

      New Delhi: In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)” with its stakeholders. The multi-dimensional analytical tool, developed as part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), empowers financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence for cyber…

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