Cyber Security: In a significant move to combat online fraud, the government has announced a robust plan within a span of 100 days. Under this initiative, perpetrators of fraud via phone calls will be identified, and their numbers will be blocked.
The increasing incidents of online fraud have raised concerns not only among the general public but also within the central government. Such fraudulent activities are often perpetrated through mobile phone calls. Despite various efforts by the government to curb online fraud, they have proven insufficient. Now, the government has made thorough preparations to prevent such incidents.
The 100-day plan aims to crack down on online fraud
To curb online fraud, the central government has devised a 100-day plan. It involves identifying perpetrators who engage in fraud through unknown calls and blocking their numbers. Additionally, a nodal agency will be established to address complaints related to such incidents, which will be known as the National Cyber Security Agency. The government is striving to swiftly identify and block any form of fraud to mitigate its impact.
The government will initiate its Caller ID service
The central government is set to launch the Caller Name Presentation (CNP) service. The government has announced its commencement within 100 days. It is believed that starting from August 1, the Caller ID system will be implemented nationwide. Alongside this, the government is also gearing up to establish the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), an organization dedicated to combating digital fraud.
Government’s crackdown on online fraud
This year, the government has blocked approximately 13 million suspicious SIM cards. Moreover, 70,000 point-of-sale machines have been disconnected. Over 1.5 lakh instances of fraud have been reported involving more than 200,000 fraudulent SMS handles being shut down. Additionally, individuals who have lost money to online scams or inadvertently transferred funds to another person’s account may soon receive significant relief. The government is working with banks to develop new guidelines to quickly and easily reimburse such victims.
