Sanchar Saathi: A Robust Shield Against Telecom Frauds
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a meeting to enhance the 'Sanchar Saathi' initiative, which combats telecom-related cyber frauds with advanced tools. The initiative has effectively blocked millions of fake mobile connections and lost phones. Sanchar Saathi's efforts have been aided by a strong multi-stakeholder network.
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Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia led a pivotal meeting regarding the 'Sanchar Saathi' initiative on Tuesday, aiming to enhance strategies against telecom-related cyber frauds.
The Sanchar Saathi initiative uses cutting-edge tools like the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to block lost or stolen phones, the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), AI systems like ASTR to identify fake document-linked connections, and the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to mitigate potential frauds.
To date, over 82 lakh fraudulent mobile connections have been severed, and 35 lakh lost phones have been blacklisted, thanks to collaborative efforts from law enforcement, financial bodies, and others in the telecommunications sector.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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