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SIM Card: How many SIM cards are active in your name? This is the easiest way to find out..

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In today's digital age, cases of online fraud are rapidly increasing. Fraudsters are targeting people using various methods. It has been observed that they obtain SIM cards using false identities and then use them to commit fraud.

In such a situation, it becomes extremely important to know how many SIM cards are currently active on your ID. However, you don't need to go anywhere to find out. You can check this information from the comfort of your home. Let's learn how...

How many SIM cards are active on your ID?
To find out, first visit the government portal tafcop.dgtelecom.gov.in.
Enter your mobile number and the captcha code.
After this, click 'Validate' and enter the OTP received to log in.
After logging in, you will see a list of all the SIM cards active in your name.
If you see an unknown number here, block it immediately.

How to report a fake number?

Now you don't need to go anywhere else to report a fake number listed. You can file a complaint against this fake number right here. Once you file a report, you'll also receive a reference number.

How many SIM cards are available on one ID?
Across the country, a person can have a maximum of nine SIM cards in their name. However, in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and the Northeast, this limit is only six. For security reasons, it's important to regularly check the SIM details associated with your ID to prevent fraud.

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