Amidst the ongoing discussions regarding the Communication Companion App, Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted the app's features. He stated that this app is protecting people from online fraud. Its objective is to safeguard each individual's privacy. Scindia tweeted in detail about the app on X.
Scindia tweeted, stating that the digital security of every citizen is our top priority. The purpose of the 'Communication Companion' app is to empower each person to protect their privacy while staying safe from online fraud. It operates as a completely voluntary and democratic setup—users can activate and benefit from it or delete it from their phones any time.
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Statistics Shared on Social Media
He outlined the app's success through various numbers. Scindia mentioned that over 200 million people have used the portal and more than 15 million users are connected to the app. On choosing the 'Not My Number' option, over 14.3 million mobile connections were disconnected.
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Source: aajtak
26 Million Phones Traced, Over 40 Million Disconnected
Scindia tweeted that 2.6 million mobile phones were traced via the app, with 723,000 successfully returned to citizens. Additionally, 4.096 million fraudulent mobile connections reported by citizens were disconnected. Furthermore, 620,000 fraud-linked IMEIs have been blocked. This initiative is a pivotal step toward strengthening protection, transparency, and a customer-first approach.
