Airtel approaches Jio, VIL for anti-fraud call

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams.

- Press Trust of India

NEW DELHI: Airtel also urged telcos to collaborate and address the growing threat of deceptive and malicious scams targeting vulnerable individuals.

In separate letters to the telcos, it cited data that India recorded over 1.7 million cybercrime complaints in 2024's first nine months, resulting in losses exceeding 11,000 crore.

The call for action comes at a time when cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics like phishing links, fake loan offers, and fraudulent payment pages, leading to surging digital fraud and identity theft.