Spam Calls

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  TRAI Adds New Rules for Spam Calls, Automated Calls and A2P Communications

  TRAI has revised its rules for unsolicited commercial communications, giving telecom operators a framework to identify suspected spam numbers and take action against repeat offenders. The changes introduce specific requirements for Application-to-Person calls, including number declaration by entities using automated calling systems. Undeclared A2P ...

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  Truecaller CEO Criticises TRAI Policy, Says Users Overwhelmingly Choose to Block ‘Verified’ Spam

  Truecaller CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala, in a post on X on Wednesday, revealed that in late 2025, TRAI asked Truecaller not to display community reports and spam information against 140 and 1600 series numbers, restricting the company from tagging such numbers as spam. Recently, a report highlighted that TRAI is seeking more powers from MeitY to regulat...

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  CNAP vs Truecaller: How India’s Official Caller ID System Differs From the Popular App

  India’s CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) uses operator-verified SIM records to display caller names at the network level, while Truecaller runs as an app using community data for caller ID, spam detection and insights. CNAP works without Internet, and a broader rollout is expected by early 2026.

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  Blocking Not Enough To Stop Spam Calls, Report On DND App: Telecom Regulator

  Simply blocking phone numbers on mobile devices will not stop spam calls; instead, subscribers should report them through the Trai DND app, the telecom regulator said on Monday.

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  Airtel’s AI-Powered Spam Detection Expanded to Indian Regional Languages, International Calls and SMSes

  Airtel announced an expansion to its network-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution for spam calls and messages detection on Monday. The AI-powered tool, dubbed AI spam detection, can automatically identify and detect spam calls and SMSes and send a notification to users to alert them. The alert is sent in almost real-time.

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  TRAI Amends Spam Call Rules to Ease Reporting, Enforce Compliance; COAI Slams Penalties for Operators

  TRAI recently amended its regulations to curb unsolicited spam calls and promotional messages from unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) and increase penalties for spammers and non-compliant operators. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticised the updated rules, including penalties on service providers.

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  Telcos To Face Fines Up To Rs 10 Lakh Over Spam Calls: Regulator

  Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on pesky calls and messages with new rules that prescribe fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for recurring and repeated instances of violation.

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  Watch: Voice Artist Pranks Scam Caller Offering Credit Card, Internet In Splits

  Needless to say, spam calls from banks offering loans are extremely annoying. We all try to dodge these unwanted interruptions, but one voice artist flipped the script by pranking the spam caller offering "special credit card" offers.

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  Telecom Body Cracks Down, Disconnects Personal Numbers Used For Spam

  Any telemarketer that makes spam calls or sends spam text from personal numbers will find the numbers disconnected. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a major crackdown against those engaged in spam calls and text.

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  Airtel Introduces Network-Based AI-Powered Spam Detection Tool in India

  Airtel launched a network-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution on Wednesday that will automatically identify and detect spam calls and messages. The AI-powered spam detection tool is aimed at helping users know when a spammer is calling so that they can make an informed decision on whether to pick up the call or reject it. The telecom servic...

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  2.75 Lakh Telephone Numbers Blocked As Telecom Body Cracks Down On Spam Calls

  As many as 2.75 lakh telephone numbers have been disconnected and services to 50 entities blocked as part of regulator Trai's massive crackdown against pesky calls and unregistered telmarketers.

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  TRAI Directs Indian Telcos to Stop Spam Calls, Blacklist Callers Using Blockchain Technology

  In a recent move, TRAI issued a directive to all network providers, asking them to stop promotional calls from unregistered callers. An official statement on the development was released by TRAI on August 13.

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  Explained: How Telecom Regulator Is Cracking Down On Spam, Fraud Calls

  Taking action to curb the twin problems of spam calls and fraudsters duping people over the phone, the telecom regulator has directed companies to stop calls from unregistered telemarketers and blacklist them for up to two years.

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  Telecom Watchdog Directs Carriers To Stop Spam Calls, Blacklist Callers

  India's telecom watchdog on Tuesday directed service providers to stop all promotional calls from unregistered callers and blacklist them as it looks to tackle a surge in spam and phishing calls that has seen people lose millions of rupees.

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  Telecom Regulator TRAI To Review, Tighten Rules To Curb Spam Calls

  Telecom regulator will review and strengthen regulations to curb pesky, spam calls, TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said today.