Department of Telecommunications and WhatsApp join hands against misuse of telecom resources for digital frauds
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and WhatsApp announced a partnership on 17 March 2025 to combat misuse of telecom resources for cyber frauds and to spread awareness through the 'Scam Se Bacho' campaign and Sanchar Saathi.
Summary
The Department of Telecommunications and Meta's WhatsApp announced on 17 March 2025 a partnership to combat misuse of telecommunication resources for cyber frauds and scams. The collaboration will strengthen information sharing through DoT's Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), which brings together about 550 stakeholders, and will promote awareness of the Sanchar Saathi initiative and safe digital practices under Meta's 'Scam Se Bacho' campaign. Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan met Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 March 2025
- Partners
- DoT and WhatsApp (Meta)
- Platform
- Digital Intelligence Platform — ~550 stakeholders
- Awareness
- 'Scam Se Bacho' campaign; Sanchar Saathi
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under which awareness campaign will WhatsApp promote safe digital practices as part of its partnership with the Department of Telecommunications announced on 17 March 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Scam Se Bacho
The DoT–WhatsApp partnership will promote awareness of Sanchar Saathi and safe practices under Meta's 'Scam Se Bacho' campaign.