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NDTV
18 hours ago
- NDTV
In Just 6 Months, This App Helped Recover Lakhs Of Stolen Phones
More than 5.35 lakh lost or stolen mobile phones have been recovered across India, thanks to the Sanchar Saathi initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). In only six months, the programme's mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads. The Sanchar Saathi app is available in English, Hindi, and 21 regional languages. It allows users to report suspicious calls or messages directly from their call or SMS logs, check all mobile numbers registered under their name, block and trace lost or stolen devices, and verify handset authenticity before purchase. Since its launch, the initiative has also disconnected over 1 crore unauthorised mobile connections and deactivated more than 29 lakh numbers flagged through its Chakshu feature. To curb financial fraud, the DoT has introduced a Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) that flags mobile numbers linked to suspicious activities. Based on these alerts, 34 financial institutions have frozen 10.02 lakh bank accounts and wallets and restricted transactions on 3.05 lakh accounts. The Sanchar Saathi portal has seen 16.7 crore visits. Officials credit the success to ' Jan Bhagidari ', or citizen participation, with public reports playing a crucial role in stopping cybercrime and misuse of telecom resources. The DoT has urged citizens to remain vigilant and use the app to safeguard their digital identity. App Features Chakshu: Instantly report suspicious calls or SMS. Know Connections In Your Name: Identify and remove unauthorised mobile numbers linked to your ID. Block Lost/Stolen Phones: Trace and block devices remotely. Check Handset Authenticity: Verify if a mobile handset is genuine before buying. The Sanchar Saathi app was launched on January 17, following the success of the Sanchar Saathi portal, which went live in May 2023. It is available for download on Google Play Store and Apple Store. This was part of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) under the 2018 Digital Communications Policy, aimed at expanding internet access and bridging the digital gap. By September 2024, it had extended fibre networks to 41.91 lakh km, increased telecom towers to 8.17 lakh, and boosted broadband users to 941 million. It also eased project clearances through the GatiShakti Sanchar portal and launched the "Call Before u Dig" app to protect underground cables.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Sanchar Saathi mobile app crosses 50 lakh mark downloads in six months of launch
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Downloads of Sanchar Saathi Mobile App crossed the 50 lakh mark in around 6 months of its launch, the Ministry of Communications said on Saturday. Since its launch, the mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads within six months. Recognising the wide linguistic and regional diversity of India, DoT has expanded the app's accessibility by supporting English, Hindi, and 21 regional of fraudulent calls and messages has been made even more seamless, with users now able to file reports directly from their call and SMS logs in just a few the time of its launch, the Sanchar Saathi initiative has led to the recovery of over 5.35 lakh lost or stolen mobile handsets, the disconnection of more than 1 crore unauthorised mobile connections based on citizen reports, and the deactivation of over 29 lakh mobile numbers flagged through the Chakshu Sanchar Saathi Portal has witnessed over 16.7 crore visits, reflecting the growing public trust in this citizen-centric digital has also implemented the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which assesses and categorizes mobile numbers based on their association with financial fraud risk. This tool enables banks, NBFCs, and UPI service providers to take proactive actions to protect a result, 34 financial institutions have frozen 10.02 lakh bank accounts/payment wallets, and imposed debit/credit restrictions on 3.05 lakh accounts, based on FRI on the success of the portal launched on 16th May 2023, DoT introduced the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App on January 17 2025, offering users direct and convenient access to telecom security app, available on both Android and iOS platforms, empowers users to protect their telecom identity and take swift action against potential Sanchar Saathi initiative exemplifies Jan Bhagidari–citizen participation in governance. Reports submitted by users play a crucial role in preventing the misuse of telecom resources for cybercrime and financial frauds. DoT continues to act upon these reports swiftly, with status dashboards available on the portal for public committed to safeguarding telecom infrastructure and user security, DoT urges all citizens to stay alert and make full use of the Sanchar Saathi platform to report suspicious telecom activities (ANI)
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Sanchar Saathi Crosses 50 Lakh Downloads, Recovers More Than 5.35 Lakh Lost Mobiles
New Delhi: The Sanchar Saathi mobile app, an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to report fraudulent calls and messages, has crossed 50 lakh downloads within six months of its launch, the Ministry of Communication said on Saturday. Since the app was launched in January this year, the Sanchar Saathi initiative has led to the recovery of over 5.35 lakh lost or stolen mobile handsets, the disconnection of more than 1 crore unauthorised mobile connections based on citizen reports, and the deactivation of over 29 lakh mobile numbers flagged through the Chakshu feature, the Ministry said. The Sanchar Saathi Portal has witnessed over 16.7 crore visits, reflecting the growing public trust in this citizen-centric digital platform. With the app, DoT has made a significant impact in enhancing telecom security and empowering citizens. Recognising the wide linguistic and regional diversity of India, the department has expanded the app's accessibility by supporting English, Hindi, and 21 regional languages. "Reporting of fraudulent calls and messages has been made even more seamless, with users now able to file reports directly from their call and SMS logs in just a few taps," the Ministry said. DoT has also implemented the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which assesses and categorises mobile numbers based on their association with financial fraud risk. This tool enables banks, NBFCs, and UPI service providers to take proactive actions to protect consumers. As a result, 34 financial institutions have frozen 10.02 lakh bank accounts/payment wallets, and imposed debit/credit restrictions on 3.05 lakh accounts, based on FRI ratings, the Ministry stated. Building on the success of the portal launched on May 16 2023, DoT introduced the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App on January 17, 2025, offering users direct and convenient access to telecom security services. The 'Chakshu – Report suspected fraud communications, know mobile connections in your name, blocking lost or stolen mobile handsets, and know mobile handset genuineness are the key features of the Sanchar Saathi application. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
India.com
4 days ago
- India.com
TRAI Issues Advisory On Fraudulent Activities Misusing Its Name
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued an advisory cautioning the public about a rise in cyber frauds and financial scams involving misuse of TRAI's name, the Ministry of Communications said in a release on Wednesday. These include impersonation of TRAI officials through calls, messages, forged documents, and fraudulent letterheads to threaten or mislead individuals and coerce them into sharing personal information or transferring money. The telecom regulator said that any such outreach allegedly in the name of TRAI is unauthorised and not associated with TRAI. Citing such incidents, the telecom regulator said that a prominent example is the so-called 'digital arrest' scam, where callers impersonate TRAI or law enforcement officials and falsely accuse individuals of telecom or financial violations or criminal actions. Victims are manipulated through fake legal documents, forged identities, and threats of arrest or account freezing, and are coerced to transfer money under the pretext of bail, fines, or verification. TRAI reiterated that it does not initiate communication with customers regarding mobile number disconnection through messages or otherwise. TRAI has also not authorised any third-party agency to contact customers for such purposes. No regulatory body conducts investigations or collects payments through phone calls, messaging apps, or video platforms. TRAI has cautioned citizens about various frauds falsely using its identity, including SIM deactivation threats, fake mobile tower rental offers, and forged documents demanding money. The regulator clarified that it does not investigate individuals, seek personal or banking details, or issue threats. TRAI urged the public to disconnect suspicious calls, avoid sharing sensitive information, verify messages through official sources, and report cyber frauds via 1930 or Suspicious numbers can also be flagged using the Chakshu facility on Sanchar Saathi or the TRAI DND app.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
TRAI issues advisory on fraudulent activities misusing its name
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued an advisory cautioning the public about a rise in cyber frauds and financial scams involving misuse of TRAI's name, the Ministry of Communications said in a release on Wednesday. These include impersonation of TRAI officials through calls, messages, forged documents, and fraudulent letterheads to threaten or mislead individuals and coerce them into sharing personal information or transferring telecom regulator said that any such outreach allegedly in the name of TRAI is unauthorised and not associated with such incidents, the telecom regulator said that a prominent example is the so-called 'digital arrest' scam, where callers impersonate TRAI or law enforcement officials and falsely accuse individuals of telecom or financial violations or criminal are manipulated through fake legal documents, forged identities, and threats of arrest or account freezing, and are coerced to transfer money under the pretext of bail, fines, or reiterated that it does not initiate communication with customers regarding mobile number disconnection through messages or has also not authorised any third-party agency to contact customers for such purposes. No regulatory body conducts investigations or collects payments through phone calls, messaging apps, or video has cautioned citizens about various frauds falsely using its identity, including SIM deactivation threats, fake mobile tower rental offers, and forged documents demanding regulator clarified that it does not investigate individuals, seek personal or banking details, or issue urged the public to disconnect suspicious calls, avoid sharing sensitive information, verify messages through official sources, and report cyber frauds via 1930 or Suspicious numbers can also be flagged using the Chakshu facility on Sanchar Saathi or the TRAI DND app. (ANI)
