TRAI warns against fake disconnection calls

Ministry of Communications on Monday said Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) does not get in touch with customers regarding mobile number disconnection through messages or otherwise. Citizens are advised to be vigilant and do not get panicked to fall prey to suspected fraudsters, it said.

Issuing this caution, the ministry said there have been several media reports in the recent times that the consumers are being targeted through telephonic calls or messages by fraudsters posing as TRAI officials threatening disconnection of mobile connection for being involved in illegal activities and for extraction of money.