DoT asks telecom operators to block malicious overseas calls about Indian stock exchanges

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has cautioned the public about malicious calls from international numbers spreading false information about Indian stock exchanges, and advised people to report such cases to telecom operators.

Such malicious calls are initiated by anti-national elements and are aimed at creating panic, an official release said, adding that the telecom operators have been directed to block malicious calls from such numbers.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DoT cautioned the public about malicious calls from international numbers spreading false information about Indian stock exchanges. “The recorded message urges to sell Indian stocks before March 12, claiming impending destruction of BSE and NSE,” as per a DoT social media alert.

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Regarding the malicious calls, the release said, “Citizens, on receiving such calls, are advised to report to DoT at [email protected] or their telecom service providers.”

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