DoT system blocking 45 lakh spoofed international calls daily; central system soon
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Telecommunications said its system with telecom operators is blocking about 45 lakh spoofed international calls with Indian numbers daily, and a central system will be commissioned shortly.
Summary
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said a system developed with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to identify and block incoming international calls spoofed to show Indian numbers has been implemented by all four TSPs, stopping about 4.5 million (45 lakh) such calls a day - about one-third of all spoofed calls. A centralised system to eliminate the remaining spoofed calls across all TSPs is to be commissioned shortly. Citizens were advised to report suspected fraud communications using 'Chakshu'.
Key facts
- Announced
- 4 Oct 2024
- Spoofed calls blocked
- ~45 lakh daily (about 1/3)
- Implemented by
- All four TSPs
- Next phase
- Centralised system, to be commissioned shortly
- Reporting facility
- Chakshu
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to DoT on 4 October 2024, about how many spoofed international calls with Indian numbers are being blocked daily by telecom operators?
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Correct answer: C — 45 lakh
PIB (4 Oct 2024): 45 lakh spoof international calls with Indian phone numbers are being blocked by TSPs daily (4.5 million, about one-third of spoofed calls).
Which facility did DoT advise citizens to use to report suspected spam and fraud calls, in its release of 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Chakshu
PIB (4 Oct 2024): citizens are advised to use 'Chakshu' to report spam calls.