Unusual 'Mahatma Gandhi' Caller IDs Raise Cybersecurity Concerns Ahead of Gandhi Jayanti
Ahead of Gandhi Jayanti 2026, smartphone users have reported receiving calls with the caller ID showing 'Mahatma Gandhi.' Caller identification services like Truecaller use community-sourced data, which can sometimes be inaccurate or outdated, meaning such caller names are not independently verified. These unusual IDs may prompt users to answer out of curiosity, potentially exposing them to social-engineering scams. Experts advise treating unexpected or surprising caller names with caution to avoid cybersecurity risks.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 29 Sept, 12:58 pm. Other outlets followed.