In an effort to detect and stop foreign calls that impersonate Indian phone lines, the Indian government unveiled a new spam-tracking system on Tuesday. About 1.35 crore, or 90% of all inbound international calls detected as spoofs, were stopped by telecom service providers (TSPs) within 24 hours of the system's launch, preventing them from reaching Indian telecom subscribers.

The International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System was introduced by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, who called it a major step in making the internet a safer place and shielding people from cybercrime. The goal of the method is to drastically cut down on fraudulent calls that come from overseas but have a +91 (India) prefix.

By altering the calling line identity (CLI), cybercriminals have started using fake international calls to mimic Indian cell phones. Financial frauds, phony government impersonations, and attempts to spread fear among the populace are frequently the results of these calls. Threats of disconnecting mobile numbers, fictitious digital arrests, and false allegations involving drugs or prostitution rackets are among the incidents.

The deployment of this system is essential in the battle against these cybercrimes, Scindia emphasized. At the inaugural event, he declared, "This is another government effort towards building a safe digital space and protecting citizens from cyber-crime."

Such calls, which frequently use the +91 code but originate from other nations, are anticipated to significantly decline for Indian telecom customers.

Scindia admitted that some scammers might still figure out how to get around the system in spite of these attempts. The Chakshu feature on the Sanchar Saathi platform is where the government encourages citizens to report any questionable or fraudulent messages.