The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has once again taken significant steps to tackle the issue of fake calls. Recently, they shut down 1.77 crore mobile numbers that were used to make these fraudulent calls. In an effort to protect over 122 crore telecom users in the country, both DoT and TRAI have intensified their fight against fake telemarketing calls.

According to updates from the Department of Communications via their official X handle, around 1.35 crore fake calls are being blocked each day. Additionally, they reported the shutdown of 1.77 crore mobile numbers linked to fake telemarketing activities. In total, they have traced approximately 14 to 15 lakh mobile phones involved in making these deceptive calls. In response to user concerns, the department has taken swift action, managing to block about 7 crore calls over the past five days.