DoT Mumbai Cautions Citizens Against Fraudulent SIM Issuance, Misuse of Telecom Identifiers and IMEI Tampering

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Mumbai has issued a public caution against fraudulent SIM issuance, the misuse of telecom identifiers, and IMEI tampering, highlighting that such violations can attract up to three years of imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Highlighting a case from Chhattisgarh where a Point of Sale agent illegally activated connections using unauthorized identification documents, the DoT has advised citizens to use the Sanchar Saathi Portal and Mobile App to check mobile connections registered in their names, verify handset IMEI authenticity, and report suspicious activities.