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New mobile number series introduced by the Centre for service and transactional voice calls
Technology | May 31, 2024, 12:48 PM ISTThe Centre has reportedly introduced a new numbering series starting from 160xxxxxxx, which is dedicated to service and transactional calls. This initiative aims to help Indian citizens easily identify legitimate calls and reduce unsolicited calls from telemarketers.
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Modi govt forms committee to draft guidelines to address issue of unsolicited calls, spam messages
India | Feb 15, 2024, 07:24 PM ISTIn the meeting, it was also pointed out that spam callers are now switching to internet calls, especially using WhatsApp to lure customers into Ponzi schemes, and crypto investments and offer job opportunities.
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Indian-American sentenced to three years of imprisonment for defrauding senior citizens
India | Aug 01, 2022, 10:49 AM ISTAccording to federal prosecutors, the Indian-American used a phoney Indian passport, false name, and false address to open multiple bank accounts in the US
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TRAI To Impose Hefty Penalties On Unwanted Calls From Tuesday
India | Nov 29, 2010, 05:44 PM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 29: In a move that will give major relief to millions of subscribers, telecom regulator TRAI will tomorrow announce new guidelines to curb the menace of unsolicited calls by imposing hefty penalties