Kumar stated that the I4C has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts involved in digital arrests.The government has raised an alert against cybercriminals impersonating police from various states and Union Territories, as well as agencies like the NCB, CBI, and RBI.These criminals engage in blackmail and digital arrest scams. An official media statement has been issued regarding this issue.Additionally, the minister informed the House that financial assets worth over Rs 4,386 crore have been safeguarded and retrieved.Over 13.36 lakh complaints have been acted upon. The toll-free helpline number, 1930, has been made operational to assist with lodging online cybercrime complaints.He also mentioned that the government, in coordination with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), has developed a system to identify and block incoming international spoofed calls.These calls falsely display Indian mobile numbers, making them appear as if they originate within the country. TSPs have been directed to block such incoming spoofed calls.
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