New Delhi. In the year 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has tightened the rules for purchasing a new SIM card to reduce the cases of fraud and to protect the users. According to the new rules, Aadhar card is mandatory for issuing a new SIM. With this, users can check how many numbers are linked to their Aadhaar. To deal with the increasing cases of fraud and fake calls, the Department of Telecommunications has tightened SIM card purchase rules and has started an initiative to deactivate fake numbers.
But still, if someone else has issued the number on your Aadhar card and you are not aware of it, then it is a very dangerous thing. Because not only are you compromising your privacy, but you can also become a victim of legal action. It is possible that the person who has issued the SIM card linked to your Aadhar card may be held responsible for the activities done by him. Therefore, it is important to know how many SIM cards have been issued from your Aadhaar and you should be aware of it. Let us know how you can find this out. Also know what to do if this happens:
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Why is it important to check this:
In this digital time, cyber frauds have increased a lot. Therefore it is very important to track Aadhaar. Many of you unknowingly share your Aadhaar details with others, which can be used by wrong people. It is important to know how many SIMs have been issued on your Aadhaar card because if any number is registered in your Aadhaar name and criminal activity is taking place from that number, then you may have to face legal action. You may even have to go to jail.
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What to do:
– Go to the official website https://www.sancharsaathi.gov.in/.
– Go to Citizen-Centric Services and click on the Citizen-Centric Services option there.
– Now select TAFCOP option and proceed further.
– Enter your mobile number, captcha and OTP.
– After verification, you will see a list of numbers which are linked to your Aadhaar.
– If you see a number which you have not issued then select it and click on Not My – Number and block it.
By using Sanchar Sathi portal you can protect your identity from theft. Unnecessary legal problems can be avoided and in this way a more secure ecosystem will be created. Be alert and always check your SIM activity and report any irregularities as soon as you notice them. In this way you can avoid cyber fraud.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 3, 2025, 17:43 IST
