Fraud through calls, messages a global threat: MoS Telecom

New Delhi, Fraudulent activities carried out through calls and messages have become a global threat, Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said on Wednesday.

While speaking at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, the minister presented India’s approach to digital connectivity, emerging technologies and cybersecurity.

The minister said the next billion users will come from villages, islands and remotest corners and that, along with expanding telecom network coverage, trust in technology is equally important.