Telecom regulator asks public not to fall prey to fraudulent calls claiming to be from TRAI

New Delhi: Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday warned the public not to fall prey to fraudulent calls being made in its name, where users are threatened with mobile number disconnection and asked to give certain personal information. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) made it clear that it does not initiate communication with customers regarding mobile number disconnection through messages or otherwise, not has it authorised any third-party agency to do so.

“Therefore, any form of communication (call, message, or notice) claiming to be from TRAI and threatening mobile number disconnection should be considered a potential fraudulent attempt and must not be entertained,” TRAI said in a release.