Caller name will also appear with the number on mobile:TRAI and DoT’s decision to prevent fraud; trial held last year

Now, when a call comes from an unknown number, your mobile will show not just the caller’s number, but also their name. That too, without using any app. Telecom regulator TRAI and DOT (Department of Telecommunications) have taken this step to prevent fraud through phone calls. This name will be the same as what the user provided in their ID proof while taking the mobile connection. This will be a default feature. If a user does not want this feature, they will also be able to deactivate it. Telecom companies had conducted trials for this service in the Mumbai and Haryana circles last year. Understand in 3 points what was decided between TRAI and DoT Changes to Stop Fraud Calls This step has been taken to prevent fraudulent calls and cybercrimes such as digital arrest and financial scams across the country. This will allow the consumer to know who is calling them, enabling them to identify fake calls. Who will get the exemption Here, learn about spam calls and messages in QA… Question- What are spam calls or messages?
Answer- Spam calls or messages are calls or messages made to people from an unknown number. In which people are lured into taking a loan, getting a credit card, winning a lottery, or buying a service or product from a company. All these calls or messages are made without your permission. Question- Who is more likely to receive spam calls?
Answer- Generally, spam calls are more likely to come to those who answer spam calls and respond to them. Answering a spam call can add your number to the company’s list of numbers that typically pick up their calls and respond, because advertising companies or scammers think that these people can be targeted at some point. Therefore, the less you fall into the spam trap, the fewer spam calls you will receive. Question- How do these companies get your mobile number?
Answer- Most people wonder how their mobile number reached the company if they haven’t used any of its services. Actually, users themselves provide their mobile numbers to these companies, knowingly or unknowingly. There are some companies that sell your personal data, such as your mobile number or email ID, age, or your hobbies, to third parties. When you sign up for a service, some companies mention in their terms and conditions that they may use your data for advertising or share it with third parties, but none of us ever bother to read those terms and conditions. For example- From here, these companies sell your number to other companies, after which advertising companies start sending you calls or messages. Question- What precautions should be taken when receiving spam calls?
Answer- It is not easy to identify spam calls because these numbers resemble normal mobile numbers. Therefore, if you accidentally pick up a spam call, some precautions should be taken. Such as-