Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has issued a public advisory about a surge in malicious calls claiming that mobile numbers will be disconnected within two hours by the department. DoT has said that these calls are fraudulent attempts to deceive and potentially exploit individuals.

The department has clarified that it does not make calls to citizens threatening disconnection and urged citizens to exercise caution and not provide any personal information if they receive such calls.

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Precautions Advised by the DoT:

Verification: Do not share any personal information if you receive a call threatening disconnection. Verify the authenticity of such calls with your service providers.

Stay Informed: Be aware that the DoT does not communicate disconnection warnings via phone calls. Any such call should be treated as suspicious.

Report Incidents: Report any suspicious calls at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal https://cybercrime.gov.in.

The DoT emphasized the importance of staying vigilant, verifying information, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity. The Department is working closely with law enforcement agencies to address these fraudulent calls and protect citizens from potential exploitation.