In a continued effort to curb telecom and online fraud at its source, Inner Mongolia has significantly bolstered its front-end governance capabilities. According to the regional communications authority, these enhanced technical measures have proven highly effective throughout this year.

Since the start of 2024, the region's upgraded anti-fraud technologies have successfully intercepted 706,500 fraudulent calls. Additionally, the systems have blocked 524,600 suspicious phone numbers and shut down a staggering 6.03 million fraudulent domain names, marking a substantial step forward in safeguarding residents.

Where the efforts are focused

The push is part of a broader strategy to enforce compliance and tighten oversight of telecommunication enterprises. Following recent law enforcement inspections related to the Anti-Fraud Law, authorities are now holding telecom operators more accountable. A framework of monthly meetings, notifications, and progress reports has been established to strengthen the oversight of phone cards and number sources, a critical step in preventing and reducing crime at its origin while ensuring social stability.

Beyond these regulatory measures, the region is enhancing collaboration between police and telecom operators to create a unified front. This joint effort is designed to improve the early detection and rapid handling of fraud risks, aiming to establish a long-term, effective governance mechanism against fraudulent activities.

To further solidify its defense, the communications administration is also prioritizing network and data security. By enforcing cybersecurity responsibility protocols, it is elevating the protection capabilities for key information infrastructure, ensuring robust security during major events. Targeted initiatives for industrial internet security have been expanded, now offering risk-prevention support to a total of 2,205 industrial enterprises across the region.