As the online frauds have wreaked havoc in the cyber world, the word of caution and call for strict action against the online fraudsters by none other than the chief secretary of J&K himself makes it amply clear that the problem has lately turned alarming and proactive steps are required to counter the same effectively.
As every new day witnesses new trends in cyber frauds with gangs of scamsters operating not only from within the country but from abroad also, it has become necessary for the government to take all steps to remain ahead of the cyber fraudsters to contain there illegal activities. As far as common people are concerned, the key to safety and security against cyber frauds is to remain abreast with what is happening in the cyber world and by following the directions issued by the concerned government quarters as hackers have been changing their modus operandi on regular basis to fleece the gullible users of social media and various websites.
In this context, the Telecom Department has also launched Sanchar Saathi mobile app aiming at making it easier to report any suspected fraud communications by allowing the public to flag such incidents directly from their mobile phone call logs.
Reportedly, DoT’s Sanchar Saathi portal possessed an effective mechanism for crackdown against fraud calls and the app ensures a secure environment for subscribers. The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, available for both Android and iOS platforms, provides users with critical tools to secure their telecom resources and combat telecom frauds. This app is capable of allowing the users to report suspected calls and SMS using the app. Besides mobile phone users can identify and manage all mobile connections. With this facility, lost or stolen mobile devices can be swiftly blocked, traced and recovered. Apart from this, the mobile app offers an easy way to verify the authenticity of mobile handsets, ensuring users purchase genuine devices.
With over 90 crore smart phone users in the country, the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App aims to ensure that every individual has access to these vital services with just a few taps on their smart phones. It is good that in the perplexing cyber world today the Sanchar Saathi Mobile Application will empower individuals and enhance collective efforts to curb the menace of scams.
