We get SMS from DoT (Department of Telecommunications) from time to time. The details of such messages are posted in this article.
SMS From DoT : 2024 February 25
I got an SMS from DoT on my mobile on 25th February 2024. It is as follows.
“While receiving any international call, if an Indian number or no number is displayed on your phone, kindly inform on the DoT toll-free number 1800110420/1963”.
SMS From DoT : 2024 January 4
I got an SMS from DoT on my mobile on 4th January 2024. It is as follows.
“Never pay any money or install any app if requested by unknown/suspicious person over call”.
SMS From DoT : 2023 December 24
I got an SMS from DoT on my mobile on 24th December 2023. It is as follows.
“On receiving any unwanted SMS, please complain by calling 1909 or send SMS to 1909 in format ‘SMS Content, Sender No, dd/mm/yy’ “.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question : If we ever receive an unwanted SMS on our phone, which phone number should we call and complain ?
Answer : 1909.
Question : DoT Toll Free Number ?
Answer : 1800110420 (OR) 1963.
Question : SMS Full Form ?
Answer : Short Message Service.