DoT suspends 24,229 fraud mobile connections linked to three numbers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Friday said it has disconnected as many as 24,228 mobile connections and 42 unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) suspected of repeated fraudulent activity, which were connected to just 3 mobile numbers.

The action was taken based on complaints made by the general public on the government’s Chaksu portal. The portal allows citizens to report mobile numbers suspected of fraudulent communication received on call, short messaging service (SMS), or social media like WhatsApp. Launched in March, it triggers re-verification of suspected fraudulent numbers. Failing re-verification, the number will be disconnected.