{"id":1291056,"date":"2025-02-19T18:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T12:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1291056"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T12:57:30","slug":"govt-orders-facebook-x-telegram-to-remove-caller-id-spoofing-apps-rs-50-lakh-penalty-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-orders-facebook-x-telegram-to-remove-caller-id-spoofing-apps-rs-50-lakh-penalty-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Orders Facebook, X, Telegram To Remove Caller ID Spoofing Apps; Rs 50 Lakh Penalty Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Caller Line Identification (CLI) spoofing is a deceptive practice where <strong>callers manipulate their phone numbers<\/strong> to appear as a different entity. Fraudsters use this technique to deceive people, often for <strong>financial scams or identity theft<\/strong>. With the rise of apps enabling such practices, the government has stepped in to regulate and remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-19-at-6.26.22\u202fPM-1024x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1291057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-19-at-6.26.22\u202fPM-1024x450.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-19-at-6.26.22\u202fPM-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-19-at-6.26.22\u202fPM-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-19-at-6.26.22\u202fPM-1536x676.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-19-at-6.26.22\u202fPM-2048x901.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government&#8217;s Action Against CLI Spoofing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ministry of Communications<\/strong> has cited the <strong>Telecommunications Act, 2023<\/strong>, stating that any fraudulent acquisition or manipulation of telecom identifiers, such as <strong>CLI, IP addresses, or IMEI numbers<\/strong>, is a <strong>punishable offence<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/news.abplive.com\/technology\/centre-communications-ministry-issue-advisory-social-media-x-facebook-instagram-remove-content-apps-enable-caller-id-manipulation-fraud-1752442\">penalties<\/a> for offenders include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Up to three years of imprisonment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A fine of up to Rs 50 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Or both<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recent Case That Prompted Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent <strong>social media influencer<\/strong> demonstrated how users could modify CLI to make calls appear from different numbers. This revelation <strong>triggered immediate government intervention<\/strong>, as authorities recognized the potential for <strong>cyber fraud and misuse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directive to Social Media &amp; App Hosting Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, the government has ordered major platforms, including <strong>X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and other app stores<\/strong>, to <strong>remove applications that enable caller ID spoofing<\/strong>. The official statement from the ministry declared that <strong>any app allowing telecom identifier tampering is aiding an offence<\/strong> and must be <strong>taken down immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compliance Deadline: February 28<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All social media and app hosting platforms have been directed to <strong>submit a compliance report<\/strong> to the <strong>Department of Telecommunications (DoT) by February 28<\/strong>. Failure to comply may result in further legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact of the Move<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>cyber fraud on the rise<\/strong>, this initiative aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protect users from scams<\/strong> involving fake caller IDs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure safer digital communication<\/strong> by restricting fraudulent apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hold platforms accountable<\/strong> for allowing deceptive applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This decisive step by the <strong>Indian government<\/strong> underscores its commitment to <strong>fighting cybercrime and enhancing digital security<\/strong> in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/relief-for-mobile-users-spoof-international-calls-showing-up-as-indian-numbers-to-be-blocked-now\/articleshow\/110449793.cms\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caller Line Identification (CLI) spoofing is a deceptive practice where callers manipulate their phone numbers to appear as a different entity. Fraudsters use this technique to deceive people, often for financial scams or identity theft. With the rise of apps enabling such practices, the government has stepped in to regulate and remove them. 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