Government Warns About Fake Calls Pretending To Be From Telecom Department

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:12am on 29 Mar 2024,Friday India

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) warns citizens of scam calls impersonating DoT officials, threatening mobile disconnection over alleged illegal activities. Another scam involves WhatsApp calls from foreign numbers, posing as government reps to deceive people. DoT emphasizes it doesn't make such calls and urges vigilance against sharing personal info. Cybercriminals aim to steal data for fraud. Ministry of Communications issues advisory, urging public caution.

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