Tracking mobile frauds with caller ID: Soon, your network provider will warn you about scam calls – here’s how

Tracking mobile frauds: India plans to take strict actions against online and phone frauds. The approach will be comprehensive and multi-pronged, encompassing government and private telecom companies.
According to an ET report, the government is committed to tackling this issue effectively and a crackdown is imminent. Senior government officials have confirmed that the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service will become operational within 100 days of the new government assuming office.
Additionally, the establishment of a National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is in progress. Authorities highlighted that the NCSA is set to function as a central body for addressing digital frauds.

Emphasis will be placed on creating tools to safeguard against cyber risks, particularly for small businesses and individuals lacking advanced technology.
“The model for running the CNAP has been agreed upon by telecom companies. The onus of identification will be on the network from where a call originates,” an official was quoted as saying.
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On February 23, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) proposed the CNAP as a solution to combat fraudulent calls. The step will put a leash on fraudsters claiming to be from law enforcement agencies, banks and custom agents.
CNAP will restrict impostors pretending to represent law enforcement agencies, banks, and customs authorities.
CNAP will inform call recipients about the identity proof associated with the caller’s SIM card. The telecom provider where the call begins will verify the caller’s identity to ensure accurate information reaches the recipient. This initiative aims to protect the privacy rights of call receivers.