Getting offensive WhatsApp messages? You can file a complaint with DoT

People can now file a complaint with the Department of Telecom (DoT) against offensive messages received on WhatsApp, an official said on Friday.

The victim just needs to furnish a screen-shot 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, has tweeted.