SIM Card Fraud: How To Check Mobile Numbers Linked To Your Name Using Sanchar Saathi

As SIM card fraud cases continue to rise, the risk of your Aadhaar being misused to activate mobile numbers without your knowledge is real. In response, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out a user-friendly feature on its Sanchar Saathi portal under the TAFCOP framework. This government-backed tool allows citizens to verify how many mobile connections are linked to their identity in just a few clicks.

Under Indian telecom regulations, an individual is allowed to have a maximum of nine active SIM cards linked to a single Aadhaar number. In sensitive regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and the North East, the limit is capped at six.

How to Check SIM Cards Registered with Your Aadhaar

Worried about unauthorised mobile connections in your name? Follow these steps:

1. Go to sancharsaathi.gov.in
2. Navigate to ‘Citizen Centric Services’ and click on ‘Know Your Mobile Connections’
3. Enter your 10-digit mobile number and the displayed CAPTCHA
4. Submit the OTP sent to your mobile
5. Instantly view a list of all numbers registered using your ID

What If You Spot an Unknown Mobile Number?

If the list shows any mobile number that you don’t recognise, you can easily report it:

• Select ‘Not My Number’ to raise a disconnection request
• Use ‘Not Required’ to flag inactive or unnecessary SIMs
• Numbers flagged will be verified and deactivated by the authorities

If more than the permitted number of SIMs are found linked to your Aadhaar, you’ll also receive an SMS alert to take corrective action.

By staying vigilant and routinely checking your registered mobile numbers, you can prevent potential misuse of your personal information and avoid fraud. The Sanchar Saathi platform makes it easier than ever to monitor and manage your digital identity with full control.