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How to easily check all SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar? A step-by-step guide

With the rise in digital fraud, fake SIM card scams are increasing. However, you can find out how many SIM cards are registered under your name.

Gargi Chaudhry | Updated : Dec 19 2024, 12:47 PM IST

How to easily check all SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar? A step-by-step guide

Digital transactions and information exchange have seen a surge in fraud. Cybercrime is increasing daily. Many people lose money through OTP, SMS, and WhatsApp scams.

Fake SIM card fraud is on the rise. Recently, police discovered 658 SIM cards linked to a single Aadhaar card.

How many SIM cards can be linked to one Aadhaar?

As per DoT rules, one person can have 9 SIM cards. There's a provision for larger families to have multiple connections using one Aadhaar.

This rule can be misused. The Department of Telecommunications maintains a website to check how many SIM cards are active under your name. Visit tafcop.dgtelecom.gov.in (Sanchar Sathi) to find out and block lost/stolen devices.

How to check SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar?

1. Visit www.sancharsathi.gov.in.
2. Click 'Know Your Mobile Connections'.
3. Enter your 10-digit mobile number, captcha, and OTP.
4. A new page will show your Aadhaar-registered mobile numbers.

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Gargi Chaudhry

Gargi Chaudhry currently works as a chief copy editor with an experience over 7 years of experience in news writing, reporting and editing. She primarily covers national news, politics, technology and auto. She holds Master's degree in Communication and Journalism and has completed Digital Marketing certification from MICA, Ahmedabad. She has previously worked with Republic Media, Deccan Chronicle.Read More...