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Centre Launches ‘DIP’ And ‘Chakshu’ Platforms To Curb Cybercrime, Financial Fraud

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and Chakshu facility to combat cybercrime and financial fraud. DIP is a secure platform for real-time intelligence sharing among stakeholders, such as telecom service providers, law enforcement agencies, banks, and social media platforms. Chakshu allows citizens to report suspected fraud communication. These initiatives are part of the government's efforts to raise awareness and combat cyber fraud. The DoT previously disconnected 5.5 million phone numbers obtained using false documents. Last year, a rise in malicious phone calls threatening disconnection was reported.