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Airtel Proposes Industry-Wide Alliance to Combat Telecom Fraud

The Joint Telecom Fraud Initiative seeks real-time intelligence sharing and unified action among Indian telecom providers against rising cybercrime.

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Overview

  • Airtel has reached out to Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL to collaborate on a Joint Telecom Fraud Initiative aimed at tackling increasing telecom fraud and scams.
  • The proposal emphasizes real-time fraud intelligence sharing and cross-network coordination to close gaps exploited by cybercriminals.
  • India reported over 1.7 million cybercrime complaints in the first nine months of 2024, leading to financial losses exceeding ₹11,000 crore, highlighting the urgency of collective action.
  • Airtel has already deployed AI-powered systems to block malicious URLs and rogue sites but stresses the need for industry-wide collaboration to strengthen consumer protection.
  • Airtel Vice Chairman Gopal Vittal plans to directly address customers about the growing risks of phishing and fraud, outlining the company's technological safeguards and industry proposals.