Sanchar Saathi App for Mobile Security: Making a revolutionary step, the Department of Telecommunications of the Government of India has launched a cell app known as ‘Sanchar Sathi’. The Sanchar Saathi App aims to help mobile users cope with problems associated with fraud and robbery. Launching this Sanchar Saathi App, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has called it an important achievement inside the discipline of digital protection and privacy.
Through this Sanchar Saathi App, users can report any suspicious numbers or fraudulent calls at once from their name logs. This manner is quite simple and powerful. So that instant action may be taken on fraudulent incidents. If a consumer’s mobile is stolen then with the help of this Sanchar Saathi App he can block his tool immediately. This feature will assist in securing cellular facts and user privateness.
Sanchar Saathi App Features
- This platform is user friendly that means it is easy to use.
- This Sanchar Saathi App aims to enhance telecom security while empowering individuals.
- It offers essential tools for users to protect their telecom services and fight against telecom fraud.
- One of its main features of this app is Chakshu. The work of Chakshu is allowing users to report any suspicious calls or messages directly from the app or their phone logs.
- It also helps citizens keep track of all mobile connections registered in their name by making sure there is no unauthorized use.
- If you are registered under this Sanchar Saathi App and lost your mobile device or your phone is stolen then the users can quickly block, trace, and recover it.
- The app also provides a simple way to check if mobile handsets are genuine by helping users ensure they buy authentic devices.
Services provided by this Sanchar Saathi App
CHAKSHU
- Chakshu allows citizens to report suspected fraudulent communications aimed at deceiving telecom users.
- It targets cyber-crime, financial fraud, impersonation, and other misuse via Call, SMS, or WhatsApp.
- Examples include impersonation as government officials, investment scams, and KYC-related frauds.
- Reporting suspected fraud helps the Department of Telecommunications prevent misuse of telecom resources.
- Chakshu is not for reporting actual financial fraud or cyber-crime cases.
- Victims of financial fraud should contact the cyber-crime helpline at 1930 or visit the official website.
- Chakshu also enables reporting of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC) or spam.
- UCC is defined as communications sent without the recipient’s consent or preference.
- Complaints made within 3 days of receiving UCC are valid and may prompt action against the sender.
- Reports made after 3 days may not lead to immediate action but help identify spammers.
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BLOCK YOUR LOST/STOLEN MOBILE
- If your handset is lost or stolen then go to the application. Then try to block your number.
- If you click on the” Block your lost/stolen mobile” tab then you will be redirected to fill an application form containing several details like mobile number, IMEI number, mobile brand, device model along with where your mobile is lost and when along with the police FIR case printout and other personal information.
- You have to fill all these and tick the declaration form and have to submit it.
- Also you can unblock the device after it is found by filling the request id and number.
KNOW YOUR CONNECTION ON YOUR NAME
By clicking this tab you will get to know about all the mobile connections on your number.
KNOW MOBILE GENUINENESS
- Through this a mobile user can know about its authencity by using IMEI number.
- REPORT INCOMING INTERNATIONAL CALL WITH INDIAN NUMBER:
- The users can report any incoming international calls they receive from any local Indian numbers (+91-xxxxxxxxxx) that start with +91 and have 10 digits after it. These calls come from illegal telecom operations abroad and appear as local calls to Indian citizens.
- They can put all the detail about that number by filling the form over there.
- Then the users will get an OTP to verify and after that they can submit.
KNOW YOUR WIRELINE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
You can know about your service provider by entering PIN code, address and ISP name.
This application also provides you some other benefits. These are:
KEEP YOURSELF AWARE
- You can save yourself from unwanted commercial communication by sending SMS to the short code 1909 or by calling on it.
- You can choose your Do Not Disturb settings.
- You can file a UCC complaint with your service provider.
- Track the status of complaints you have submitted to your service provider.
- To help identify calls and messages from your saved contacts versus unknown telemarketers the app needs access to your address book. Your contact list is not uploaded or shared in any way.
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More about CYBER AWARENESS, CYBER SWACHHATA KENDRA & REPORTING
- Through this application you can make yourself safe from cyber frauds. You can file complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting portal which is a Government of India initiative for online reporting of cyber crimes.
- It focuses on complaints related to cyber crimes, especially those affecting women and children.
- For emergencies or non-cyber crime reports, contact your local police.
- The portal offers various tips for internet safety and cyber awareness.
- Cyber Swachhta Kendra is a center for cleaning botnets and analyzing malware to enhance cyber security.
- It provides tools for malware removal, mobile security apps, and information on current security threats.
- The Government of India has launched the Stay Safe Online Campaign.
- This campaign includes competitions for all age groups, focusing on rural and urban participation.
- Special emphasis is placed on involving children, students, women, teachers, senior citizens, and government officials.
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- Through this feature users can check mobile data experiences in India through an interactive platform.
- DriveTest portal showcases results from independent drive tests conducted by TRAI.
- This portal offers visual data representation of various report parameters and locations.
- MyCall portal enables users to view feedback ratings on voice call quality collected via the TRAI MyCall App.
- It features a map-based visualization of ratings gathered through the MyCall app.
- Users can rate their voice call quality by downloading the MyCall app which is available on the Android app store.
- This Sanchar Saathi App is available on both for Android and Apple.
