Overview

• The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked over 59,000 WhatsApp accounts and 1,700 Skype IDs linked to digital fraud schemes, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• More than 6.69 lakh SIM cards and 1.32 lakh IMEIs, reported by police as involved in cybercrime, have also been deactivated by the government as of November 15, 2024.
• The government has launched a public awareness campaign to educate citizens about digital fraud, using newspaper ads, social media influencers, and public service announcements in metro stations and on radio.
• A new system has been implemented to block international spoofed calls that appear to originate from within India, a tactic frequently used in scams such as fake digital arrests and impersonation of officials.
• The I4C has also introduced a suspect registry and a 'Report and Check Suspect' feature on its cybercrime portal to help citizens verify potential cybercriminals and report fraudulent activities effectively.