Dot Shuts Down 1.75 Lakh Unauthorized Phone Numbers after Complaints on Chakshu Module All Details

The Department of Telecommunication (DOT) has discontinued more than 1.75 lakh direct inward calling (DID) and landline numbers. These numbers were found to be involved in unauthorized promotional and illegal activities. This action is part of the continuous running campaign of DOT against spam calls and cyber fraud. In addition, DOT has strictly instructed the telecom companies (TSPS) to strictly follow the unified license rules. Companies have been instructed to ensure regular audit of Pris, Lease Lines, SIP Trunks and IPLC and ensure only valid use of them.

Dot to sanchar saathi portal Chakshu module Complaints of unwanted vocational communication (UCC), spam and fraud calls were received through. Investigation revealed that a large number of spam calls were being made from numbers like 0731, 079, 080. These calls were being misused by Pris, Lease Lines, SIP Trunks and IPLC.

DOT has ordered telecom companies (TSPS) to strictly follow the unified license rules. Companies have also been instructed to ensure regular audit of Pris, Lease Lines, SIP Trunks and IPLC and to ensure that they are only properly used.

If you are getting spam or cyber fraud calls, you can also report it through Sanchar Saathi portal or app. This app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Dot is now working on the AI ​​based monitoring system against spam calls, so that such fake networks can be blocked in the beginning. Apart from this, the government is also taking steps towards further strengthening KYC verification, making it easier to identify fake numbers.