Trai plans uniform OTP format to curb scams
Trai is discussing uniform OTP SMS formats with telecom operators and may issue a consultation paper. Standard templates could make messages easier to recognize and prevent codes appearing in previews, but experts caution that consistency alone will not stop scams.
The telecom regulator, Trai, is considering standardizing one-time password (OTP) messages across various platforms to combat scams, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Currently, the different formats of OTPs can make it difficult for users to tell genuine alerts apart from scams. The aim is to make these messages easier to recognize and more challenging for fraudsters to replicate.
However, experts believe the impact of this standardization will be limited. Jatin, a New Delhi-based journalist with a focus on telecom and technology, reports on industry developments, regulatory changes, and policy decisions that influence India's digital landscape.
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