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Fake SIM Not Running In Your Name: This May Get You Into Trouble, Check In 1 Minute Sitting At Home

Nowadays, cases of online fraud are continuously increasing. In such a situation, you should keep in mind whether any person is misusing your document.

Many times it is seen that someone else is running a SIM on someone’s ID and the person with the ID is not even aware of it. In such a situation, an innocent person has to face problems if another person misuses that SIM.

Find out in 1 minute if there is fake SIM running in your name

It is important for you to know how many SIMs are activated on your ID. You can find out how many and which number ones are active in your name in 2 minutes, sitting at home. You will not have to pay any charge for this.

Follow this process step by step

First go to the portal https://tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in/telecomUser/
Fill your mobile number and captcha code in the box here and click on valid captcha.
After this OTP will come on your number, login with its help.
Now the details of all those numbers which are running on your ID will be available.
There is a number in the list which you do not know, then you can report it.
For this select the number and ‘Not My Number’.Now click on the Report box at the bottom.
After making a complaint, you are also given a ticket ID reference number.
After this that number will be closed or removed from your Aadhar card.

Can take 9 SIMs on one ID

According to the rule, 9 SIMs can be activated on one ID, but only 6 SIMs will be activated on the ID of North-East state including Jammu and Kashmir, Assam.

Why is it important to know how many SIMs are activated on your ID?

If there is a SIM activated on your ID which you are not using, then you may have to suffer the consequences. For example, if wrong or illegal activities are going on with the SIM registered with your ID, then you will get into trouble. Therefore, it becomes very important for you to know how many SIMs are registered on your ID.

Check the SIM registered in your name on the TAFCOP portal every 3-6 months. Use your Aadhaar and PAN cards carefully, especially at unknown shops or websites.

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