TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users

As the government increases its efforts to raise awareness about digital arrests and online financial fraud, scammers have begun to adapt their tactics. These fraudsters typically call unsuspecting targets, mimicking the tone of government alert messages aimed at informing the public about digital arrest scams. According to a report from India Today, the callers claim to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, warning that the recipient’s mobile number will be suspended due to reported illegal activity linked to it. Here’s the typical script used in the call: “Dear user, this call is from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to inform you that your mobile number is being suspended as illegal activity has been registered from your mobile number. If a call seems potentially genuine but raises doubts, take a moment to verify the identity of the caller, especially if they request sensitive information or pressure you to make a hasty decision.