DoT New Rule: Cases of cyber fraud have increased in India. Many people are not aware that not only their number but also other numbers have been issued from their Aadhaar. This can be dangerous and you can get into unnecessary legal trouble. Know how to detect it and how to complain about it.
DoT New Rule: In the year 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has tightened the rules for purchasing a new SIM card to reduce cases of fraud and protect users. According to the new rules, Aadhaar card is mandatory for issuing a new SIM. Along 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 the SIM card purchase rules and has started an initiative to deactivate fake numbers.
But still if someone else has issued a number on your Aadhaar card and you are not aware of it, then it is a very dangerous thing. Because by doing this 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 a SIM card linked to your Aadhaar card can hold you 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 know about it. Let us know how you can find out this. Also know what should be done if this happens:
Why is it important to check this:
In this digital era, 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 the wrong people. It is important to know how many SIMs have been issued on your Aadhaar card because if a number is registered in your Aadhaar name and criminal activity is being done from that number, then you may have to face legal action. You may even have to go to jail.
What to do:
- Visit the official website https://www.sancharsaathi.gov.in/.
- Go to Citizen-Centric Services and click on the Citizen-Centric Services option there.
- Now select the TAFCOP option and proceed further.
- Enter your mobile number, captcha and OTP.
- After verification, you will see a list of numbers that are linked to your Aadhaar.
- If you see a number that you have not got issued, select it and click on Not My Number and block it.
By using the Sanchar Sathi portal, you can protect your identity from being stolen. You can avoid unnecessary legal hassles and thus create a more secure ecosystem. Be cautious and always keep checking the activity of your SIM and report any irregularities as soon as you notice them. In this way, you can avoid cyber fraud.
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