Every day, over 6,000 people in India fall victim to online fraud, losing crores of rupees. To prevent this, telecom companies—on the instruction of the Indian government—have added a cyber crime awareness caller tune. The voice behind this alert is Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who warns people to avoid suspicious calls, links, and OTP sharing.
While the intention is good, this caller tune is causing major inconvenience. People are forced to listen to a 30-second message before every call, even during emergencies. This has left thousands of mobile users frustrated across the country.
What Is the Cyber Crime Caller Tune?
Before you can connect any call, a warning message plays, saying:
“Every day, more than 6,000 people in India lose money to cyber fraud…”
This message aims to teach users how to stay safe in the digital world. It plays automatically before outgoing calls on Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL, and other telecom networks.
But many users find this tune annoying, especially when making urgent calls. Social media is full of complaints. Some people have even filed RTI (Right to Information) requests asking for this tune to be removed.
This is not the first time such a caller tune has caused public discomfort. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a similar health warning message was used. Back then, after many complaints, the government finally removed it.
How to Stop Amitabh Bachchan’s Cyber Crime Caller Tune
Thankfully, there is a way to skip or stop this caller tune from playing every time. Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector Aarti Singh Tanwar shared a helpful trick on social media.
Here’s what you can do:
- When the warning message starts playing during a call, open your keypad.
- Press “1”
→ This will immediately stop the message, and the call will connect faster. - If that doesn’t work, try pressing “0” or “8” depending on your telecom operator.
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This solution works on most networks like Airtel, Jio, Vi, and BSNL.
Quick Steps Based on Your Network
For Airtel Users:
- Dial your number.
- As soon as the caller tune starts, press 1 on the dial pad.
- The call will skip the message and connect.
For Jio Users:
- Dial as usual.
- When the tune starts, press 1 or 0 to stop it.
Note: The option may vary slightly depending on your phone model or network updates, but in most cases, pressing a button like 1 works instantly.
Final Thoughts
While safety is important, hearing the same message on every call can be irritating. People agree that such alerts are helpful once a day, but not every time. The government may review this if complaints keep rising. Until then, this simple trick can help you save time and reduce frustration.
Disclaimer: This article is based on updates available as of June 22, 2025. The caller tune system may change depending on new government or telecom policies. The steps above are shared for user convenience and may vary based on location and operator.
