According to an ET report, the government is determined to address this issue effectively and a crackdown is imminent. Senior government officials have confirmed that the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service will be operational within 100 days of the new government taking office.
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In addition, the creation of a National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is underway. The authorities emphasized that the NCSA should act as a central body for combating digital fraud.
Measures against fraud this year
The focus will be on developing tools to protect against cyber risks, particularly for small businesses and individuals who lack advanced technology.
“The model for operating the CNAP has been agreed upon by telecommunications companies. The responsibility for identification lies with the network from which a call originates,” an official was quoted as saying.
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On February 23, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) proposed the CNAP as a solution to combat fraudulent calls. This move will put a leash on fraudsters claiming to be from law enforcement, banks and customs agents.
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CNAP will restrict fraudsters pretending to represent law enforcement, banks and customs authorities.
CNAP informs call recipients of the proof of identity linked to the caller's SIM card. The telecommunications provider where the call originates verifies the caller's identity to ensure that correct information reaches the recipient. The aim of this initiative is to protect the privacy of call recipients.
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