TRAI Issues Alert on Fraud Using Its Name, Warns Public Against Scams

 PUBLIC ADVISORY

TRAI Issues Advisory on Fraudulent Activities Misusing TRAI’s Name

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued an advisory cautioning the public about a rise in cyber frauds and financial scams involving misuse of TRAI’s name. These include impersonation of TRAI officials through calls, messages, forged documents, and fraudulent letterheads to threaten or mislead individuals and coerce them into sharing personal information or transferring money. Any such outreach allegedly in the name of TRAI is unauthorised and not associated with TRAI.

TRAI Clarification

TRAI is an independent statutory authority established under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. It regulates telecom and broadcasting services, recommends policy measures to the Government, and monitors service quality.

TRAI does not:

1. Conduct investigations against individual consumers

2. Request Aadhaar, bank account, OTP, or other personal details

3. Issue arrest threats or warnings via digital platforms

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