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Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST- Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SCAuthorities are launching a major crackdown on digital arrest scams. WhatsApp has banned thousands of accounts involved in these frauds. Ne...28 Apr, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- Broadband India Forum urges DoT to review its new cyber security, SIM binding rulesThe SIM binding mandate comes into effect from March 1, which means apps such as WhatsApp, Signal, etc will only function when the register...27 Feb, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- A SIM in your name could land you in court, even if you never used it: DoT warnsSIM card misuse: The Department of Telecom has warned mobile subscribers of potential liability if SIM cards in their name are misused for ...24 Nov, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
- CBI arrests telecom manager, two others in Assam for unauthorized SIM card sales linked to cyber crimesThe CBI has arrested three individuals, including a telecom company's Territorial Sales Manager, in Assam's Cachar district, as part of 'Op...28 Aug, 2025, 08.09 PM IST
- CBI conducts searches at 42 locations, arrests five under Operation Chakra -VThe CBI, as part of Operation Chakra-V, conducted searches at 38 Point of Sale Agents of Telecom Operators across eight states, uncovering ...10 May, 2025, 10.03 PM IST
- Airtel issues fraudster duplicate SIM without proper verification, Soldier loses lakhs from SBI a/c: How to protect yourselfSIM card fraud: Bharti Airtel has issued a duplicate mobile SIM card to a fraudster and as a result of this a Indian Army soldier posted in...20 Aug, 2024, 08.33 PM IST
- New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for youNew MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments int...29 Jun, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
- Trai amendments to MNP to curb SIM swap, replacement frauds to take effect from July 1The regulator had notified the amendment in March 2024, after consulting stakeholders. The amendment adds an additional criterion for rejec...28 Jun, 2024, 07.19 PM IST
- Trai puts in additional conditions for MNPTelecom regulator restricts porting after SIM swap to prevent fraud. Trai introduces rule denying UPC request within 7 days of replacement....14 Mar, 2024, 07.28 PM IST
- Trai issues public advisory against fraudulent calls threatening disconnection of mobile servicesThe regulator also clarified that it had not authorised any agency to contact customers for such activities, and accordingly, all such call...15 Nov, 2023, 04.51 PM IST
- TRAI proposes tweaks in MNP rules to curb SIM-swap fraudsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed changes to the mobile number portability (MNP) rules to prevent SIM-swap frau...27 Sep, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
- Cyber frauds: Verification now mandatory for SIM card dealers, no bulk connectionsThe telecom operators will do mandatory registration of franchisee, point of sale (PoS) agents and distributors. This will help in eliminat...18 Aug, 2023, 01.03 PM IST
- Over 600 SIMs on one Aadhaar: Here is how to find amount of mobile numbers linked to your AadhaarA Tamil Nadu resident has been caught obtaining 100-150 SIM cards using a single Aadhaar number, while Vijayawada saw 658 SIMs issued under...11 Aug, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
- Telecom Department deactivates 2.25 lakh mobile numbers in Bihar & JharkhandThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has deactivated more than 2.25 lakh mobile phone numbers in Bihar and Jharkhand in the month of ...10 May, 2023, 11.31 AM IST
- Scamsters beware! Trai to get AI help to curb fraud calls, SMSesThe telecom department recently conducted an AI-based probe in an emerging cybercrime hotspot of Mewat in Haryana, for SIM verification in ...02 Jul, 2022, 12.14 AM IST
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