Indian government directs telecom providers to block incoming international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers.

The Indian government has instructed telecom providers to block incoming international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and telecom service providers (TSPs) have devised a system to identify and block such calls, which are being misused in scams and frauds. Fraudsters manipulate the calling line identity (CLI) to make these calls appear as if they originate within India.

May 26, 2024
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