This number of WhatsApp calls is fraud, block it immediately or else you will get in trouble

By Newscrab Deskteam Jul 8, 2024, 08:54 IST

DoT has advised citizens to report such fraudulent communications on the 'I-Report Suspected Fraud Communications' facility of the Sanchar Sathi portal (www.sancharsathi.gov.in).

Whatsapp call fraud

People are being fleeced of lakhs of rupees through fraudulent calls via WhatsApp. Cyber ​​fraudsters use WhatsApp calls to hide their identity and cheat people. If you want to avoid WhatsApp call fraud, you should immediately block the calls coming from the WhatsApp numbers mentioned here.

If you do not do this, then it will not only be difficult but impossible for you to avoid WhatsApp calls from cyber criminals. So let us know which WhatsApp call numbers are being used by cyber criminals these days.

The WhatsApp numbers of thugs start with these digits

Advisory has also been issued regarding WhatsApp calls. These numbers: like +92-xxxxxxxxxx — call people in the guise of government officials and deceive them. The Ministry of Telecommunications has warned mobile users that cyber criminals try to threaten/steal personal information through such calls to carry out cybercrime/financial fraud. It further states that DoT does not authorize anyone to make such calls on its behalf and has advised people to be cautious. And not to share any information on receiving such calls.

How to report such fraud, where?

DoT has advised citizens to report such fraudulent communications on the 'I-Report Suspected Fraud Communications' facility of Sanchar Sathi portal (www.sancharsathi.gov.in). Such proactive reporting helps the Department of Telecommunications to prevent misuse of telecom resources for cyber crime, financial fraud, etc.

Besides, citizens can also check mobile connections in their name on the 'Know Your Mobile Connections' facility of Sanchar Sathi portal (www.sancharsathi.gov.in) and report any mobile connection that they have not taken or is not required. The telecom department has also advised citizens to report cyber crime helpline number 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in in case they become victims of cyber crime or financial fraud.