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The process of buying a new SIM card is now going to be a bit difficult. Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been given necessary instructions by the PMO regarding the purchase of SIM cards. Now Aadhaar-based biometric verification process has become mandatory for getting a new SIM card connection.

This decision has been taken given the increasing graph of fraud and criminal activity. With the implementation of these rules, it will be difficult to buy SIMs through fake documents. What is mentioned in these rules? Let us know.

Verification necessary for new SIM

Earlier the process of buying a new SIM was easy. Users had to provide any government document like an Aadhaar card or passport to get a new SIM. But under the new rules, it will be necessary to get Aadhaar-based biometric verification done to get the SIM activated. Retailers have been prohibited from selling SIMs without biometric verification. If any retailer sells SIM without biometric verification, action can also be taken against him.

Government's crackdown on fake SIMs
This decision has been taken by DoT after a recent meeting. It has been said that many SIMs are registered in the same name, which violates telecom rules. Also, they carry out incidents related to cyber scams. This decision has been taken to take action against them. The PMO has asked the Telecom Department to take the help of AI to identify criminals. Also, work together with agencies.

Prevention of cybercrime
The new order is a part of the government's rules to deal with cyber crime. By implementing Aadhaar-based verification, it will be easier to catch fraud done using unverified mobile numbers.

Services of Sanchar Sathi Portal

Many types of services are available on the Sanchar Sathi portal. You can take advantage of them. Through this, complaints of cyber fraud and cheating can be made. Immediate action is taken on the complaint made on the Sanchar Sathi portal. If your phone gets stolen, it can also be blocked through this portal. The purpose of this portal is to curb scams.

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