India Blocks 80 Lakh Fake SIM Cards And Cybercrime Numbers To Tackle Fraud

The Indian government has deactivated over 80 lakh fake SIM cards and blocked 6.78 lakh numbers involved in cybercrime. Using AI tools, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) identified fraudulent numbers, bolstering efforts against digital fraud. Additionally, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has implemented new policies to block fake calls, messages, and financial scams.