Jakarta, INTI - Tens of millions of Indonesians are being protected every day from spam and digital fraud through anti-spam and anti-scam systems implemented across the national telecommunications network.
Within six months of deployment, the system has helped prevent potential public losses totaling nearly Rp8.4 trillion.
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria emphasized that protecting citizens in the digital space has become a government priority as cybercrime involving calls, messages, and malicious links continues to rise.
“The connected and continuously growing digital space must be safe. We cannot allow people to live in fear while carrying out activities in the digital world,” Nezar said during the Fighting Spam & Scams: Solving Real Problems, Delivering Real Impact event in Central Jakarta on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Nezar explained that more than 2 billion risky calls, messages, and links were detected over the six-month period.
“On average, more than 33 million customers are protected every day from potential scams and digital fraud,” he added.
Public participation has also increased significantly.
More than 2.5 million customers have activated the protection feature and actively reported spam and scam attempts.
“This demonstrates the power of collaboration between service providers and the public in combating digital crime. Our goal is the same, to ensure Indonesia’s digital space remains connected, becomes a place for growth, and is consistently safeguarded,” he stressed.
Based on calculations from telecom operators, the system has prevented potential financial losses of approximately US$500 million, or around Rp8.4 trillion.
The figure highlights how digital fraud has become a serious threat to household economies.
Nezar reaffirmed that the government will continue strengthening collaboration with the telecommunications industry so that the protection system becomes more widespread and evolves into a national standard.
“We need active participation from all stakeholders, especially the private sector, to proactively contribute to creating a safe, comfortable, and productive ecosystem for all Indonesians,” he concluded.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s anti spam-scam initiative demonstrates how coordinated efforts between government, telecom providers, and the public can significantly reduce digital crime and financial harm. With billions of threats already blocked and trillions of rupiah in losses prevented, the system is emerging as a critical pillar of national digital security and a model for building a safer online environment in the years ahead.
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