You will not get any more fraud calls TRAI’s new rule is arriving
TRAI New Rule: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has taken a big step to protect the people from fraudulent calls. Now, all the big banks of the country, mutual fund companies, stock market-related companies, and pension-related organizations will use numbers starting with ‘1600’ to call their customers.
The biggest benefit of this rule will be for the public. Now it will be easier for people to know whether the call is really from the bank or a fraudster. Generally, these days, fraudsters call from 10-digit phone numbers and take OTP, UPI PIN, and other confidential information from people.
TRAI has set a deadline for implementing this rule. Mutual funds and asset management companies have been directed to adopt the 1600 number by February 15, 2026. TRAI has also said that all large banks are required to use the 1600 number from January 1, 2026. This new system of TRAI will prove to be a great safeguard to prevent fraud.
