- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched Chakshu, a new platform that allows telecom subscribers to report fraudulent or spam callers.
Chakshu Platform
- Chakshu (meaning eyes), which can be found at sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc, allows citizens to proactively report questionable communications, according to the DoT.
- The government will work with commercial firms such as Truecaller to improve the platform’s functionality.
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is also developing an app for the ‘Chakshu’ platform.
Features of the platform
- It include reporting options. Users can report a variety of frauds, including those involving bank accounts, payment wallets, SIM cards, gas and electricity connections, KYC updates, impersonation, and sextortion.
- Enhanced Reporting Mechanism: Chakshu provides a comprehensive framework for reporting fraudulent actions, allowing telecom users to resolve a variety of complaints.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/government-has-new-website-to-report-spam-calls/messages-on-whatsapp-and-other-platforms-how-to-report/articleshow/108237077.cms#:~:text=Chakshu%20is%20the%20latest%20initiative,phone%20number%20leaks%20by%20businesses.