DoT and WhatsApp have launched the “Scam Se Bacho” campaign to combat online scams and enhance digital safety. The initiative includes training and multilingual resources for citizens.

On March 17, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and WhatsApp joined together to broaden Meta’s safety campaign against online spam and scams, known as “Scam Se Bacho.

DoT and WhatsApp will collaborate to improve digital safety and awareness by teaching citizens how to spot and report suspected fraudulent communications.

The initiative would include training workshops for field units, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), Sanchar Mitras, and DoT officials.

To increase the reach of Sanchar Saathi projects, WhatsApp will also collaborate with DoT to investigate ways to develop citizen-centric services via the WhatsApp platform.

Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Meta, met with Jyotiraditya Scindia, the North East Region’s Union Minister of Communication and Development, to discuss the success of DoT and Meta’s continued partnership.

WhatsApp (Scam Se Bacho) is taking preventive action against the misuse of telecom resources for financial fraud and cybercrime by collaborating with the DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit and utilizing the data from DIP.

“The best way to stop people falling victim to scams and online fraud is to make sure they know what to look out for and what they can do to stay safe,” said Kaplan.

He said that by collaborating with the Department of Telecommunications, we can help provide Indians with the information they need to keep safe by fusing our technology know-how with the government’s dedication to public safety.

As India moves on with its digital transformation, protecting our citizens’ safety and security is still of utmost importance, according to Sc india.

“This dedication to shielding our citizens from deceptive communications and online threats is strengthened by our collaboration with Meta. We are stepping up efforts to make sure that our digital ecosystem is safe and robust for everyone by utilizing WhatsApp’s extensive online presence,” the minister stated.

WhatsApp and DoT will also work together to create educational resources that will teach users how to spot and report online spam and fraud (Scam Se Bacho).

Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Gujarati are among the regional languages into which all user safety materials will be translated to maximize accessibility.