Getting abusive messages on WhatsApp? You can now complain to DoT
New Delhi : People can now file a complaint with the Department of Telecom (DoT) against offensive messages received on WhatsApp, an official said this week. The victim just needs to furnish a screenshot of the message along with the mobile number and e-mail it to ccaddn-dot@nic.in.
“If anyone is receiving abusive/offensive/death threats/ vulgar whatsapp messages ,please send screen shots of the message along with the mobile numbers at ccaddn-dot@nic.in
“We will take it up with the telecom operators and police heads for necessary action,” DoT Controller Communications Ashish Joshi tweeted.