Airtel proposes peers to collab against rising scams

Gone are the days when scams were limited to theft and dacoity. With technology advancement, scammers are also taking a step ahead as digital fraud

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Airtel has informed the government and Telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) that it has approached Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams.

Airtel has also urged all telcos to collaborate and collectively 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 the first nine months of 2024, resulting in financial losses exceeding Rs 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 a surge in digital fraud and identity theft incidents.