In today's digital age, your mobile phone and SIM card are gateways to your personal information. While registering a new SIM requires providing your Aadhaar card details, this can also pose risks if your Aadhaar is misused to activate unauthorized SIM cards. Hackers may register additional mobile numbers under your Aadhaar, leading to potential identity theft or misuse of your personal data.
To safeguard your identity, it's crucial to stay informed about the number of mobile numbers or SIM cards registered against your Aadhaar. This knowledge becomes even more critical if your mobile phone is lost or stolen, as the SIM card goes along with it, potentially allowing someone to misuse it.
Fortunately, the Government of India has launched the "Sancharsaathi" portal, a one-stop solution to check and manage SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar across all states. Here's how you can access and use this portal:
- Visit the Sancharsaathi portal (sancharsaathi.gov.in) on your browser.
- Scroll down to the "Citizen centric services" section and click on "Know your mobile connections."
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number, validate the captcha, and login using the OTP received.
- You'll see a list displaying the active SIM cards associated with your name (first four and last four digits of the mobile numbers).
If you recognize all the numbers, no further action is required.
However, if you find an unfamiliar number, select it and choose one of the following options:
- "Not My Number": Report a number that doesn't belong to you.
- "Not Required": Delete a number you no longer use.
- "Required": Keep a number that is yours.
- Click the "Report" button to complete the chosen action.
By regularly checking and managing the SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar, you can stay vigilant against potential fraud or misuse of your personal information. Stay alert, informed, and take proactive steps to protect your digital identity.
Remember, knowledge is power, and the Sancharsaathi portal empowers you to safeguard your personal data while ensuring only authorized SIM cards are associated with your Aadhaar. Share this information with your friends and family to help them stay secure in the digital world.
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