The Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia revealed that the Indian government’s fraud detection system is actively protecting public assets, blocking 1.35 crore fraud calls daily and saving Rs. 2,500 crore to date.
Most of these calls are coming from foreign servers, but the system’s setup is designed to detect and block large volumes of fraud calls.
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Background Context
India’s growing digital space has led to a significant rise in spam and fraud attempts, often targeting unsuspecting citizens. Before the implementation of the fraud detection system, India faced substantial losses and threats to user privacy due to spam and fraud. Recognising this, the government undertook initiatives to improve telecom security, combining efforts from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with modern, AI-driven systems to monitor, identify, and block fraudulent activities before they can harm consumers.
Details of the Fraud Detection System
The fraud detection system uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. These help to detect fraud patterns and block incoming spam calls, even those attempting to disguise their origin.
Many spam calls in India originate from outside the country, and the government’s new software prevents these calls by integrating with law enforcement agencies and banks.
As a part of its effectiveness, the system has disconnected over 2.9 lakh devices and blocked nearly 1.8 million headers commonly used for sending spam messages.
Impact Analysis
With the capability to block over 1.35 crore spam calls daily, the system has prevented an estimated Rs 2,500 crore in potential losses. This initiative not only improves digital security but also protects citizens’ financial assets and personal data from fraud. By disarming foreign threats and severing access routes used by fraudsters, the system serves as a critical defense in India’s fight against financial and digital fraud.
Future Implications
Looking ahead, the government plans to expand and improve the fraud detection system by incorporating more technologies and covering more sectors.
Future improvements aim to increase the detection accuracy and volume, as well as integrate more agencies into its network for real-time fraud tracking.
The system is also expected to scale with advancements in telecom technology, especially with the rollout of Atmanirbhar BSNL 5G and expanded 4G coverage, promising an even wider net of security and fraud prevention.
Quotes
“By April-May next year, we will roll out 1 lakh BTSs, which means we will have our own domestic publicly-owned company rolling out 4G. The move from 4G to 5G then, is only tweaking the core a little bit, as well as adding an additional BTS. By April-May next year, hopefully, some sites will become 5G enabled as well, within the BSNL system. So, that’s the
alacrity with which we are working. That’s my first priority,” Scindia said.
Conclusion
India’s fraud detection system has proven highly effective in blocking spam calls and protecting public information. Its success highlights the government’s commitment to using technology to improve digital security.
