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How to Use Chakshu Portal to Report Fraud Spam Calls, Messages, and More

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The Department of Telecommunications has introduced a new facility for the people of India to report suspected fraud communications. The government has introduced a new Chakshu portal under its Sanchar Sathi initiative. The new portal aims to detect and prevent suspected fraud calls and messages.  Union IT and Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says the new portal offers a “user-friendly platform that will help subscribers to promptly report any suspicious communication, whether be it a call, SMS or a WhatsApp message.” So, suppose you are wondering how to use this portal to safeguard yourself from potential fraudulent activities that happen through calls, messages, and more. In that case, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will talk about how to register your complaint on the Chakshu portal for any fraud calls or messages.  What is the Chakshu Portal?  The Chakshu portal is a new initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to curb suspected fraud communications, simply put, cyber frauds. The feature is now available on the Sanchar Saathi website. People across …

Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp

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Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone calls, SMS, and WhatsApp messages that appear to be fraudulent. Both of them are part of the Sanchar Saathi portal which was launched for the public in May 2023. What is Chakshu portal The Chakshu portal was unveiled by the Union Minister of Communications, and Electronics and Informational Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw as an initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Announcing it in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the official account of DoT said, “This initiative targets telecom resource misuse and strengthens citizen protection against cyber frauds.” Notably, the Chakshu portal is not meant for financial fraud or cyber crimes that have already been committed. Victims of such crimes should report it to the cyber crime cell. The newly …

Chakshu & DIP: Govt Activates New Defence Against Suspicious Calls and Texts to Fight Scams

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Following the success of the Sanchar Saathi portal, which facilitated the discontinuation of over 1 crore fraudulent connections and safeguarded Rs 1,000 crore in citizens’ money since its launch in May last year, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced two new initiatives for stakeholders and citizens. Minister of Communications and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with MoS Devusinh Chauhan, unveiled the ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)’ to foster collaboration among stakeholders in combatting the misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds. Additionally, they launched ‘Chakshu’, now accessible through the Sanchar Saathi website, to empower citizens to proactively report suspected fraudulent communications. Named after the Hindi word for “eye”, ‘Chakshu’ enables citizens to report fraudulent communications received via calls, SMS, or platforms like WhatsApp. Upon receiving such reports, the platform initiates re-verification procedures, and on failing that, the number in question will be disconnected. The government assures that usernames and details will remain confidential and will not be shared with any third party. Complaint Registration in Chakshu Here are the steps to raise …

Centre launches ‘DIP’ & ‘Chakshu’ portals to check cyber crime, financial frauds | Latest News India

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Union minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday launched two new portals from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to check cyber crime and financial frauds on Monday. The other portal –- Chakshu (which means an eye in Hindi) –- is a facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal. (PTI photo) The Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) is a backend module which allows real time intelligence sharing between law enforcement agencies, banks, financial intermediaries like PhonePe, telecom service providers, social media companies like WhatsApp and Telegram, and document issuing authorities. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. When a number is used in a fraud, it will be shared with all the stakeholders in one go and blocked across all their platforms. Also Read: Google has started restoring de-listed Indian apps, says IT minister This portal is not accessible to citizens but acts as a backend repository for requests initiated on the Sanchar Saathi portal by citizens. The other portal –- Chakshu (which means an eye in Hindi) –- …