Now if you get a call from an unknown number, there is no need to panic! Soon the caller’s name will appear on your mobile screen — that too without any third-party app. Telecom Regulator TRAI and Department of Telecom (DOT) have jointly taken this step to prevent cases like fraud, threats and financial frauds through mobile calls. In this new facility, the same name of the caller will be visible which he had given in his ID proof while getting the SIM card. That means this data will come directly from the official records of the telecom companies. This will be the default service, but if a user does not want his name to be visible to others, he will be able to deactivate it. TRAI had already tested this system in Mumbai and Haryana circles. However, customers who have turned on the Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) feature — such as government officials, intelligence agency personnel and VIPs — will not see the name when a call is made to their number. This new system is a big step towards making mobile networks secure and transparent.

It will now be easier for mobile users to identify spam, junk and marketing calls. Actually, now along with the number, the name of the caller will also be visible on the calling screen. For this, the Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have instructed telecom companies to start this service in any circle within a week. As soon as this service starts, the name as well as the number of the caller will start appearing.

Fraud will be controlled

The name visible on the caller screen will be the same as the user mentioned in his ID while purchasing the mobile number. This will be a default feature and if a user does not want to use it then he will have to deactivate it. Let us tell you that telecom companies have conducted trials regarding this service in Mumbai and Haryana last year.

TRAI accepted the advice of Department of Telecommunications

In February last year, TRAI had recommended this service named ‘Calling Name Presentation’ to the Department of Telecommunications. TRAI had said that it should be activated only when the user receiving the call requests for it. Responding to this, the Department of Telecommunications told TRAI that this service should be the default. If a user does not want to use it then he can deactivate it. TRAI has accepted this advice of the department.

Fraud calls can be controlled

This step of TRAI and Department of Telecommunications is expected to curb fraud calls. Now even before the user picks up the call, he will know whether someone he knows is calling or an unknown person is trying to contact him. In this way people will not fall into the trap of hackers and scammers and will be safe from cyber crimes.

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Every day one or the other call comes in which it is said, “Your KYC is closed”, “ATM will be blocked”, “Do you want to get a loan approved?” And then as soon as you click on any link, money is lost from the account. But TRAI has started a big action plan, so that people can be protected from spam calls and cyber fraud. In the 9th Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) meeting held in Delhi on Thursday, TRAI along with RBI, SEBI, MeitY, NPCI and many ministries took many important decisions regarding digital security. Big companies like Google, Meta, GSMA and COAI also participated in this meeting. The main objective of the meeting was to protect users from fraud and make the system clean.

What will change after this meeting?

Now bank calls will come only from the number “1600” – TRAI has decided that now banks, finance and insurance companies will call only from numbers starting with 1600. Earlier this series was limited to some banks, rest of the companies used to call from old 140 or mobile number. Thugs used to take advantage of this. Now it has been decided to bring everyone into this series. Meaning, if no call is coming from “1600” then understand that he is not a bank person but a fraudster.

Links sent in SMS will now be pre-verified. Companies will now have to whitelist their URLs, app links, OTT links and callback numbers with TRAI in advance. This will expose fake websites or apps like “click and get rewards”.

Blacklist will also be public- TRAI and telecom companies will now release the list of those companies which have been caught in spamming or fraud. That means the names of the thugs will now be visible directly on the website.

OTP system will be more secure- TRAI is now implementing security features like captcha and real-time verification so that it is not easy to steal someone’s account or data.

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti says that maintaining trust in the digital world is most important. The steps taken today will strengthen both the security and transparency of users.

That means now is the time to say goodbye to fake calls. Soon, when you get a call from “1600” on your phone, understand that it is from the bank and not from some fraudster.

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Digital fraud scam: India is moving towards digital economy rapidly, but with this, cases of digital fraud have also increased to dangerous levels. The thugs are now trapping people in their trap using new technical methods and looting crores of rupees. The government and the RBI are constantly taking steps, but there are challenges.

Recently, a woman from Gurugram fell victim to a scam called “Digital Arrest” and lost Rs 5.85 crore. In September 2024, some thugs made a video call as a law enforcement officer. The woman and her son were threatened to be sent to jail by showing fake IDs. Due to fear, the woman transferred Rs 2.8 crore on the first day and sent Rs 3 crore again the next day.

Government and RBI concern

In some cases, bank workers have also been found to be part of this fraud. Pratap Kesari Pradhan, a bank employee from Bangalore, was arrested by the Cybercrime Police of Hyderabad. He was a Customer Relations Officer at AU Small Finance Bank and opened fake bank accounts for thugs and shared details on WhatsApp.

There have been many such cases across the country, which show that despite government efforts and the clutches of RBI, common people are falling prey to fast. RBI Chief Sanjay Malhotra expressed serious concern over the issue on 27 January 2025 with the CEO of banks. It is estimated that about Rs 2,500 crore has been lost in digital scams in the last two years.

According to experts, the fraudsters often cheat people by creating an atmosphere of fear. In such a situation, people will have to be cautious and understand that no government agency threatens to take action on phone calls. In the event of cyber fraud, immediately call the National Cyber ​​Fraud Helpline Number 1930 or file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in. Apart from this, always keep bank alerts active so that information of every transaction can be found immediately.

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If you have also received a message or notice recently that your SIM may be closed because you have not updated the KYC, and it has been sent in the name of BSNL or TRAI, be careful. This is a completely fake notice. It has been made clear from the government that BSNL has not issued any such notice and TRAI has nothing to do with it.

Pib Fact Check has warned people with its official X (Twitter) handle, calling this message fake. The tweet said, “Have you also received a notice allegedly from BSNL, claiming that the customer’s KYC is suspended by @TRAI and the SIM card will be blocked within 24 hours? Be careful! This notice is #Fake.”

Further, it has also been told that BSNL never sends notice in this way. At the same time, users have been urged not to share their personal or bank details with anyone.

The image of the notice has also been shared, which states that the user’s KYC has been suspended and if the call is not made in 24 hours, the SIM card will be blocked. Also, a call number and the name of ‘KYC Verification Executive’ has also been given, so that the notice looks real. But after looking carefully, it is clear that there are many disturbances in its language, layout and information.

PIB also stated that the purpose of such fake messages is to scare people and steal their personal and bank details. As soon as you call or click on the link, scammers can ask for your OTP, Aadhaar or account details, which can make fraud transactions.

In such cases, many times users are told that their “SIM service will be suspended immediately”, due to which people give information about fear. But the government has clarified that no mobile service provider, whether BSNL or any other KYC send any ultimatum notice in this way.

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If you are troubled by unwanted calls, now you are going to get rid of it. The TRAI DND app prepared by TRAI provides users from messages and calls. Recently, many messages on social media and messaging apps went viral that now spam and unwanted calls can get relief. Recently the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has confirmed TRAI’s DND app at the official level. This app helps users to control and reduce the users gutting and reduce promotional SMS. Let us know in detail about this app.

Many users have received messages from sender ID AD-Traind-G, which has a note to promote the app that states that they have been troubled by spam calls? Take charge and reduce them. Report, block or approve promotional calls easily. Download the TRAI DND app today. This app Google Play Store And the Apple App is available at the store.

The PIB Fact Czech has confirmed that the TRAI DND app is an authentic and reliable tool that helps smartphone users to control promotional communication properly. Through the app, users can report marketing calls, block or approve. You can even register your mobile number in the DND list to protect yourself from unwanted commercial communication (UCC), including spam calls and texts.

Are you also receiving messages claiming that you can report, Block, or Allow Promotional Calls Through the TRAI DND App on Your Phoneze#Pibfactcheck

this message and claim are true

The app enables smartphone users to register their mobile numbers under dnd to avoid… pic.twitter.com/m7hcjykw6q

– Pib Fact Check (@Pibfactcheck) May 17, 2025

What is TRAI DND app
This app, prepared by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), allows users to control their mobile experience by filing a complaint for telemarketing messages and calls. This app can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store and App Store. Users can file a complaint for unwanted calls and messages. If satisfied, you can allow for promotional content. The government also urged people to use this app actively and is useful in promoting clean and spam free communication control and reducing unwanted calls and messages.

Follow these steps to block promotional or spam calls from TRAI DND app:

step 1: Search TRAI DND on Android users Google Play Store and download it by clicking on install. Go to the iPhone users Apple App Store and search TRAI DND and download the app.

Step 2: Open and register the app after installation. You have to register your mobile number. In this process, an OTP comes through number verification, which is fulfilled by entering.

Step 3: Select your option
Opt-out from DND: You can completely opt out of the telemarketing call by registering your number in the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) or do not disturb (DND) register. This will not make telemarketers call your number.
Control according to yourself: Instead of blocking all the calls, you can choose the promotional calls that you want to resist on the phone, such as banking, education, health etc. You will only get calls that will be in your choice.

Step 4: Report unwanted calls/SMS: If you are getting unwanted telemarketing calls/spam SMS then you can report them immediately through the app. Press “Report Spam” and select unwanted calls or messages. Your telecom operator will get a complaint for investigation through the app.

Step 5: The app shows you the status of the complaint, if any action has been taken or not you are informed. You can monitor your choice regularly, which will ensure that you are getting the calls and messages you want. You can change your priorities or file a new complaint whenever necessary.

Step 6: Check updates for you are using the latest version of the app. With this, you can take advantage of any new reforms or features to make unwanted communication easier to block.

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