- Those obtaining SIM cards on the basis of forged documents can face up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh.
- The government has introduced strict rules to prevent the use of fake SIMs for cyber fraud and other crimes.
- It is mandatory for citizens to complete valid documents and proper KYC process while getting SIM card.
Many people purchase SIM cards using fake documents and use these SIM cards to cheat others. This is a very serious matter and now action will be taken against those who do this. It is a serious and punishable offense to obtain a SIM card or any telecommunication service by fraud, forged documents or using someone else's identity. People found guilty in such cases will now be severely punished.
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Those who purchase SIM cards using false documents can now face imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh or both. Moreover, the government has made it clear that attempting, aiding or abetting such a crime will also be punishable under the law. The government has announced this big decision keeping in mind the cheating of citizens and other serious crimes. (Photo Courtesy – AI Created)
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Never make these SIM card mistakes
Never give your SIM card to anyone else to use. If you do this, there is a high chance of your SIM card being misused. If your SIM card is misused or someone is cheated using your SIM card, you can be prosecuted.
Some people may also fall into the scammers' net to change the SIM card. This allows scammers to hack your phone or bank account and extort money from you. So always remember that if you want to buy another SIM card or change your SIM card always contact the authorized telecom companies. Buying a new SIM card or changing an old SIM card from any unknown person can be very dangerous.
Never give your phone or SIM card to another person to insert a SIM card into your phone. Because currently people are being cheated due to duplicate SIM cards. In such a situation the other person can clone your SIM card i.e. create another SIM card that looks exactly like your SIM card and then the SIM card can be misused.
Always call customer care if there is any problem with your SIM card. Many people do not do this and this leads to fraud. If you keep the SIM card somewhere and forget it, another person can misuse your SIM card. This can subject you to penalties such as fines or imprisonment. So always be alert about your SIM card.