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Cyber alert! Telecom ministry asks citizens not to pick unknown calls

by TLN Team June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
written by TLN Team June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
Cyber alert! Telecom ministry asks citizens not to pick unknown calls

India is witnessing a surge in online scam cases, with reports of numerous individuals receiving calls and messages from unfamiliar international numbers in recent months. Scammers are now extending their reach to messaging apps such as WhatsApp, using deceptive tactics to trick unsuspecting individuals and steal their hard-earned money. 

individuals and steal their hard-earned money. To combat the rising cases, and take precautions, Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has requested Indians not to pick mobile phone calls from “unknown numbers”.

Addressing reporters and responding to a question regarding spam calls and cyber fraud, Vaishnaw emphasized an important request for people residing across the country. He urged them to refrain from answering mobile phone calls from “unknown numbers.” He stated, “People should never pick calls made from unknown numbers. I request every citizen that they should respond to calls from only (telephone/mobile) those numbers they recognise,” as reported by The Times of India.

Since not all unknown callers are necessarily involved in scam calls, Ashwini clarified that individuals should only respond to unknown numbers if an identification message is sent by such callers.

The minister further revealed that the Telecom ministry has taken additional measures to address the increasing incidents of cyber fraud. Vaishnaw emphasised the recent introduction of the Sanchar Saathi’ portal by the ministry to tackle spam calls and cvber fraud. Vaishnaw emphasised the recent introduction of the ‘Sanchar Saathi’ portal by the ministry to tackle spam calls and cyber fraud. He revealed that the government has blacklisted over 40 lakh incorrect SIM cards and 41,000 unauthorised “points of sale” agents.

What is Sanchar Saathi

Sanchar Saathi is an artificial intelligence- based portal designed to help users prevent online telecom fraud, especially related to lost or stolen phones. The portal has a range of features aimed at safeguarding personal data and enabling individuals to take control over their phone connections.

One key feature of the Sanchar Saathi portal is its ability to trace and block lost or stolen phones, even if a new SIM card is inserted. This feature ensures that the device can be disconnected from any network provider, preventing unauthorised access to personal information and usage of the phone. To further enhance security, the portal has also introduced three consumer-facing reforms.

1. Centralised identity equipment: The first

reform involves the implementation of a centralised identity equipment that uniquely identifies phone numbers. If a phone gets lost, the user can register the phone number on the portal and ask the police to block it from further usage. 2. KYC document linkage: The second reform empowers individuals by linking phone numbers to their KYC (Know Your Customer) documents. By doing so, users gain control over phone connections registered under their names. This measure helps prevent scams by ensuring that connections taken in a person’s name can be monitored and verified nationwide using an Al algorithm.

3. Astr system: The third reform, known as Astr (Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition), uses Al technology to detect fraudulent practices. This includes identifying situations where someone else’s identity is being used or different photos are being submitted to purchase multiple phone connections.

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