How to check and block unauthorised SIM cards registered under your name
Check all SIM cards registered under your name.
Identify and block unauthorised mobile connections.
Use the government’s Sanchar Saathi portal to report unknown numbers.
Have you ever wondered whether someone is using a SIM card registered in your name without your knowledge? Unauthorised connections could jeopardise your personal details and might even be used for some fraud activities. However, the Indian government has you covered, as it provides an easy way to check all the mobile connections registered in your name via its Sanchar Saathi portal. Not only that, but you can also go ahead and block the numbers that are not yours or you no longer use. Here is how you can check for unauthorised SIM cards in your name and how you can block the number you don't recognise.
Things to keep in mind
Before I tell you how to check for unauthorised SIM cards in your name, here are some things you should know:
- Make sure that you have your Aadhaar-linked phone number with you.
- The phone number should be active, as the process needs OTP verification.
- You can only hold up to 9 numbers under your name.
- You need an active internet connection throughout the process.
How to check SIM cards in your name
Follow the simple steps below to check the phone number registered under your name:
1. Launch a web browser and head to the official website of Sanchar Saathi.
2. Look for the 'Know Mobile Connections in Your Name' option and select it.
3. Enter your 10-digit mobile number and CAPTCHA. Log in using the OTP.
4. Now, you can see all the phone numbers registered with your Aadhaar card.
How to block unauthorised SIM cards
If you spot a number that's not yours, then you can simply block it from the website itself. If the number is not yours, then you can simply select the 'Not My Number' option, while if the number is owned by you but you no longer use it, then simply choose the 'Not Required' option.
Simply send the request once you choose the option that suits you best. Once the request is submitted, you'll get a complaint number; make sure that you keep it safe somewhere.
Now, the telecom company will look into it and close the connection if the claim is correct. Log in to the Sanchar Saathi website a few weeks later and check if the number has been removed or not. If it still persists, then you can simply visit your nearest telecom operator store with your ID or call 1930 if the SIM was used for fraud.