{"id":80295,"date":"2026-05-26T10:32:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=80295"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:02:46","slug":"beware-of-spoofed-91-calls-how-to-spot-the-latest-telecom-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/05\/26\/beware-of-spoofed-91-calls-how-to-spot-the-latest-telecom-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Spoofed +91 Calls: How to Spot the Latest Telecom Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_fcb3fa30b26a3456\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><strong>New Delhi. Tuesday, 26 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\">Imagine getting a call from an Indian number starting with <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">+91<\/b>. The voice on the other end claims to be a police officer, a telecom official, or a customs agent. They tell you your SIM card is about to be deactivated, or that a suspicious illegal package has been intercepted in your name. Naturally, panic sets in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\">This is the exact psychological trap cybercriminals are using across India. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an urgent public advisory warning citizens about advanced <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"188\">caller ID spoofing<\/b>. Here is everything you need to know to protect your identity, your data, and your bank account.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">What is Caller ID Spoofing?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">Caller ID spoofing occurs when scammers mask their actual location and identity using advanced Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. Even though the call originates from a digital server located outside of India, the software manipulates the telecom network into displaying a domestic <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"292\">+91<\/b> mobile number.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\">The goal is simple: to lower your guard. Most people instinctively ignore random international country codes, but seeing a local Indian format makes the call appear legitimate.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">Common Scenarios Used by Fraudsters<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">Scammers rarely just ask for money right away. Instead, they engineer high-stress scenarios designed to force immediate action:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Authority Impersonation:<\/b> Pretending to be from the DoT, CBI, or local police forces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Parcel Traps:<\/b> Claiming that a courier contains illegal substances and demanding &#8220;clearance fees&#8221; or personal identity verification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Utility Threats:<\/b> Warning that your electricity, internet, or SIM card will be disconnected within the hour due to an unpaid bill.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">During these high-pressure conversations, the ultimate objective is always data extraction. Scammers will try to trick you into revealing one-time passwords (OTPs), net banking credentials, ATM PINs, or sensitive government identification numbers like PAN cards or your central identities.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"17\">Technical Aspect: True International Routing<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"18\">The Indian government has clarified a fundamental technical rule of international telecom routing: <b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">Genuine international calls cannot display a domestic +91 prefix unless the person calling is actively using a roaming Indian SIM card abroad.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"19\">If a caller claims to be speaking to you from an international branch, an embassy, or a foreign shipping hub, but their incoming caller ID displays a standard Indian number, the call is technically manipulated and should be treated as fraudulent.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"21\">How to Protect Yourself: Best Cyber Practices<\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Verify Independently:<\/b> If a bank or telecom provider calls with a problem, hang up. Look up the official customer care number from their verified website and call them back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Never Share Digital Keys:<\/b> Legitimate agencies will never ask for your passwords, PINs, or temporary security OTPs over a phone call.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ignore Direct Urgency:<\/b> If a caller refuses to let you hang up or pressures you to make a decision immediately without proof, it is a definitive red flag.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"24\">Action Plan: Reporting the Scam<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"25\">If you encounter a suspicious spoofed call, do not simply block it. Reporting it helps authorities track the servers routing these calls into the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"26\">The DoT features a dedicated citizens&#8217; grievance system known as <b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"65\">Chakshu (\u091a\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0941)<\/b> hosted on the official portal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"attachment-container unknown\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"sequence-container\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-content\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"><span class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\"><strong>1.Visit the Portal:<\/strong>Step 1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Navigate to the official portal at <b>sancharsaathi.gov.in<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-content\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"><span class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\"><strong>2.Select Chakshu:<\/strong>Step 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Find the citizen services section and select <b>&#8216;Chakshu &#8211; Report Suspected Fraud Communication&#8217;<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-content\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"><span class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\"><strong>3.Provide Details:<\/strong>Step 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Enter the fraudulent +91 number, specify the type of scam (impersonation, fake courier, etc.), and log the date and time of the call.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-content\">\n<div class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"><span class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\"><strong>4.Verify and Submit:<\/strong>Step 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Complete the form by verifying your identity via a mobile OTP to finalize the official report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Critical Emergency Step:<\/b> Please note that the Chakshu platform is strictly for reporting <i data-path-to-node=\"28,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\">suspected<\/i> fraud attempts where no financial loss has occurred. If you have already lost funds to a cyber scammer, you must call the National Cyber Crime Helpline immediately at <b data-path-to-node=\"28,0\" data-index-in-node=\"266\">1930<\/b> or log your complaint at <b data-path-to-node=\"28,0\" data-index-in-node=\"296\">cybercrime.gov.in<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"29\">For further reading on regional awareness and national news updates, visit the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjR_uKslNaUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLw\">Matribhumi Samachar English Homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi. Tuesday, 26 May 2026 Imagine getting a call from an Indian number starting with +91. The voice on the other end claims to be a police officer, a telecom official, or a customs agent. 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