The central government takes action against an electricity KYC update scam, blocking 392 mobile phones involved.

The Indian government has taken action to protect citizens from fraudulent activities involving mobile numbers in electricity KYC update scams. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) used the 'Chakshu' portal to identify suspect numbers and found that 392 handsets linked to 31,740 mobile numbers were involved in fraudulent activities. The DoT directed telecom service providers to block these mobile handsets and re-verify the mobile connections linked to them. Citizens have been proactive in reporting suspected fraud communications, which has helped the DoT combat cybercrimes and financial fraud. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to enhancing telecommunications network security and safeguarding citizens from digital fraud. [Extracted from the article]