Friday , January 3 2025

More than 1 lakh fake SMS templates blacklisted

Fraud

Department of Telecommunications has taken strict action against fake messages to protect citizens from fraud. the department has More than 1 lakh fraud SMS templates Has been blacklisted. These SMS are sent with the intention of deceiving citizens, stealing their personal information and causing financial loss.

TRAI’s new rules and social media posts

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) In October this year, it had implemented strict rules to prevent fake messages and unwanted communication.

  • Social Media Post:
    Department of Telecommunications social media platform X (formerly Twitter) But gave information about this action through a post.
  • Example of fraud message:
    A screenshot of a fake message was also shared in the post, to help people identify such messages.

How to report fake messages?

If you receive any suspicious or fake SMS, you can Sanchar Saathi Portal ,sancharsaathi.gov.in) can report on.

Warning for mobile users

The Department of Telecommunications has issued a warning to mobile users:

  • Do not provide personal information:
    No bank or government agency asks for your personal information through SMS.
  • Be careful:
    Banks and government institutions issue such warnings from time to time, so that customers can avoid fraud.

Telecom companies fined for spam calls

TRAI fined for failing to stop spam calls BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone-Idea On other telecom companies including Fine of Rs 12 crore have put.

  • Total fines so far:
    Including earlier fines, total fine on telecom companies Rs 141 crore A fine of Rs has been imposed.

Reaction of telecom companies

Telecom companies say that they have tried their best to stop spam calls and messages, but they are not alone responsible for this problem.

  • Demand of companies:
    • WhatsApp and OTT Platforms: These should also be held responsible.
    • Banks and Telemarketers: To stop spam calls and messages, these should also be brought under the purview of the rules.
  • Solution to Spam Problem:
    According to the companies, until all platforms are included in these rules, spam and fraud cannot be stopped completely.