Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Launches System to Block 90% of Incoming Spoofed Calls in India

In a major move to curb cyber fraud, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled the ‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’, an initiative by the Department of Telecom (DoT), designed to protect Indian citizens from cybercriminals exploiting spoofed international calls. The launch ceremony, also attended by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, marks a significant milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital security and counter cyber fraud.

The system targets a growing cybercrime trend where international calls are manipulated to appear as Indian mobile numbers, commonly known as spoofed calls. These spoofed numbers have been widely misused for financial scams, impersonating government officials, and creating panic among recipients. Such calls have been reported to be associated with threats like fake digital arrests, impersonation of police officers, and even involvement in illegal activities like drugs and sex rackets.

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In its first 24 hours of operation, the system detected and blocked approximately 1.35 crore incoming spoofed calls, which account for 90% of all incoming international calls targeting Indian numbers. This feat was achieved in collaboration with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), who played a critical role in blocking these fraudulent communications from reaching Indian telecom subscribers.

The system’s deployment is expected to significantly reduce the prevalence of such spoofed calls. However, despite these efforts, the DoT has urged citizens to remain vigilant. In cases where spoofed calls still manage to slip through, the public is encouraged to report suspected fraudulent communications via the Chakshu facility on Sanchar Saathi or through the official cybercrime helpline at 1930.

For those who have fallen victim to such cyber frauds, the DoT has advised immediate reporting through the website cybercrime.gov.in for prompt assistance.

This launch is yet another step by the DoT to ensure the safety of citizens in the digital space, and it is anticipated that with continued advancements, India will move closer to eliminating cyber threats.

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