The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has an important warning for mobile users in the country. DoT has issued an alert to citizens about a surge in malicious calls claiming that mobile numbers will be disconnected within two hours by the DoT. These calls are fraudulent attempts to deceive and potentially exploit individuals.
The DoT, which is the nodal agency for formulating policies, programs, and regulatory frameworks for the telecommunications sector in India, has two important messages for mobile subscribers:
* The DoT does not make calls to citizens threatening disconnection.
* Citizens are urged to exercise caution and not provide any personal information if they receive such calls.
DoT has also listed some precautions that it wants mobile users in the country to take:
* Verification: Do not share any personal information if you receive a call threatening disconnection. Verify the authenticity of such calls with your service providers.
* Stay Informed: Be aware that the DoT does not communicate disconnection warnings via phone calls. Any such call should be treated as suspicious.
* Report Incidents: Report any suspicious calls at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal https://cybercrime.gov.in.
* The DoT emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant, verifying information, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity. The Department is working closely with law enforcement agencies to address these fraudulent calls and protect citizens from potential exploitation.
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