
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to commission a central system to combat cyber frauds, specifically targeting spoofed calls. This initiative aims to block 4.5 million spoof international calls daily that use Indian phone numbers. Citizens are encouraged to use the 'Chakshu' app to report spam calls. The rise in cyber frauds has led to various scams, including fake WhatsApp calls, banking scams, and festival-related frauds. Recent incidents include a scientist in Madhya Pradesh being duped of ₹71 lakh through a 'digital arrest' scam, and a 33-year-old communications manager being targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers. Additionally, dating app scams have been prevalent, with victims being lured to secluded locations and defrauded. A.K. Jain, former DGP, emphasized the need for stringent action against scammers, while Heena Gambhir highlighted the prevalence of these scams. Cyber law expert Pavan Duggal suggested the government develop new legal frameworks to address these digital crimes.


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