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  This one simple government-backed trick will help you identify every fake calls and SMS

  Technology | October 13, 2025 12:51 IST

  It's now incredibly easy to determine if incoming calls and SMS are genuine or fake, and you can quickly report the fraudulent ones.

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  Annoyed by spam calls? Here’s how to block them on popular android handsets

  Technology | August 06, 2025 19:16 IST

  Spam calls have become a daily annoyance for smartphone users in India. From telemarketers to loan offers and fake job calls, the problem is only growing. Thankfully, Android phones from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, and others come with built-in spam-blocking tools.

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  RBI's new guidelines relieve crores of users, banking calls will now come from these two numbers

  Technology | January 20, 2025 18:42 IST

  The RBI has recently allocated phone number series 1600 and 140 to banks and financial institutions for financial transactions, marketing calls, and SMS. This initiative aims to protect individuals from scammers.

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  Incoming calls to display real caller names, as government mandates new rules for telcos

  Technology | January 16, 2025 15:54 IST

  The DoT has instructed telecom operators Jio, Airtel, BSNL, and Vi to implement CNAP as soon as possible to reduce the number of fake calls received by users. Telecom companies have been testing CNAP since last year.

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  TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users

  Technology | January 15, 2025 21:01 IST

  Scammers have resorted to a new technique to defraud unsuspecting individuals by impersonating TRAI officials. These individuals are now using automated calls for greater legitimacy.

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  Government takes action, readies guidelines to curb unwanted promotional calls, texts

  Technology | December 08, 2024 16:11 IST

  The government is developing new rules to help protect people from annoying promotional calls and text messages from unknown numbers. These new guidelines will also help to clearly separate business communications from personal messages.

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  WhatsApp calls can expose your location, update privacy settings immediately

  Technology | December 05, 2024 17:34 IST

  Did you know that your location can be tracked through WhatsApp calls? Even if you turn off your phone's location, hackers can still access it through a simple setting in the app.

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  Say goodbye to Spam Calls and SMS on your Jio number: Know-how?

  Technology | November 28, 2024 21:57 IST

  MyJio App has added a new feature which will empower its users to control the type of messages or calls they want to receive. This will offer complete peace of mind to the users along with security.

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  Google's new feature will alert you to spam calls in real time

  Technology | November 14, 2024 9:40 IST

  Google's new Scam Detection feature analyses calls and alerts users about potential scam calls. This feature was first showcased at Google I/O this year and is now being rolled out.

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  Jio, BSNL, Airtel, Vi users: DoT blocks 1.77 crore SIM cards as war on fake calls intensifies

  Technology | November 12, 2024 6:43 IST

  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has also stopped approximately 7 crore fake calls in just the past five days to prevent the increasing menace of fraud calls.

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  Government cracks down on cybercrime, blocks 1.35 crore spoofed calls per day

  Technology | November 06, 2024 11:36 IST

  Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently highlighted government initiatives to protect Indian citizens from cybercrime. He also emphasized that the government is taking strict action against spoof calls.

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  Government launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System: Benefits explained

  Technology | October 24, 2024 12:45 IST

  The rollout of the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System comes after the government observed a significant increase in crimes committed using international spoofed calls that display Indian numbers starting with +91.

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  Be cautious of calls from this number, they could be associated with scams

  Technology | October 22, 2024 18:28 IST

  Despite TRAI's implementation of new rules to curb fake calls and messages, scammers have adapted by employing new tactics to ensnare people. They are defrauding individuals through VoIP calls, which are internet-based phone calls.

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  Government to implement new system to combat spoofed calls following tragic Agra incident

  Technology | October 05, 2024 8:27 IST

  Recently, a woman died of a heart attack during a digital extortion attempt. The government is aware of these fraudulent calls originating from abroad. It is working on a new centralized system to block incoming international spoofed calls.

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  Report spam calls, SMS in three easy steps to government: Here's how

  Technology | September 24, 2024 8:12 IST

  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recommended three simple steps for users to prevent fake calls and messages. By following these steps, users can avoid receiving fake calls and messages in the future.

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  No more marketing calls! Government brings new rules in a big relief to telecom subscribers

  Technology | September 21, 2024 11:56 IST

  Previously, telecom subscribers were responsible for opting out of marketing calls. However, this has now changed, and subscribers will no longer receive unsolicited marketing calls.

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  Is your boss texting you on weekend? THIS country allows employees to ignore calls, emails

  World | August 26, 2024 13:57 IST

  Australian employees now have the right to ignore their bosses outside working hours thanks to a new law which enshrines the "right to disconnect."

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  Spam calls: How to block them on BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vi SIMs

  Technology | August 03, 2024 11:19 IST

  Spam calls: BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vi allow their subscribers to directly block spam calls from their portals. They also have the option to select which types of services they want to block.

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  Centre issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business calls, messages; seeks public feedback

  India | June 20, 2024 16:36 IST

  The new guidelines aim to crack down on unwanted calls from unregistered phone numbers, labelling such practices as unfair trade practices and imposing fines for violations. This marks the first instance where penalties are being considered for infringing on consumer privacy and rights.

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  Call forwarded scam: What is it and how is government protecting the users

  Technology | April 04, 2024 14:47 IST

  Hackers have started using the call forward feature to scam people and witnessing the rising complaints, the government of India has come up with preventive measures to safeguard the telecom users.