TAFCOP is a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) service that lets you know the number of connections issued in your name. It is a free service available through the Sanchar Saathi portal. To check number of SIMs in your name, open the official TAFCOP service, enter your mobile number and verify it with the OTP sent to your phone. After login, you can view the mobile connections shown in your name and report a number that you do not recognise or no longer need.
What is TAFCOP?
TAFCOP stands for Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection. It is a service provided by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through the Sanchar Saathi portal. You can access TAFCOP on Sanchar Saathi portal or open the official TAFCOP page directly at tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in/telecomUser.
Its allows you to check the SIM cards registered in your name and report any number you do not recognise, no longer need, or suspect is fraudulent.You can also access TAFCOP through the Sanchar Saathi mobile app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Latest Update: On 21 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications advised people to verify the mobile numbers registered in their name through Sanchar Saathi. DoT stated that fraudulent SIM issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers, or tampering with IMEI numbers can lead to up to 3 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Check How Many SIMs Are in Your Name on TAFCOP
Follow these steps to see check how many SIM cards issued in your name:
Step 1: Visit the Sanchar Saathi portal at sancharsaathi.gov.in and select “Know Mobile Connections in Your Name” under Citizen Centric Services.
You can also open the official TAFCOP page directly tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in/telecomUser in a browser on your phone, laptop, or desktop.
Step 2: A login form page shows, enter your mobile number and click on “Generate OTP” button. You will receive One Time Password (OTP) on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP you received and click on the “Verify OTP” button. Click “Login” to access your TAFCOP account.
Step 3: After login, your dashboard will show the mobile numbers registered in your name, along with the total number of connections at the top.
Step 4: If you find an unauthorised number, select “Not my number” and follow the instructions to report it.
What Do You Need to Check Your Mobile Connections?
You only need:
- An active mobile number that is working in your name
- Access to the phone to receive the OTP
- An internet connection
- A device such as a mobile phone or computer
There is no separate registration required to check the connections through TAFCOP.
What Can You Do on TAFCOP?
- Check how many mobile connections issued in your name
- Identify a unauthorized mobile connection.
- Mark a number as not required
- Report a connection that was not taken by you or no longer need
- Track a submitted report request
- Request to reconnect a connection that was disconnected through the TAFCOP service.
- Submit feedback about your TAFCOP request or service.
How to Report an Unknown or Unauthorised SIM
After logging in, carefully check all the mobile numbers shown on the screen. If you see a number that you do not recognise, it may be a number that you did not take or no longer use.
TAFCOP provides options for each number so you can tell the service what you want to do.
Required: Select “Required” when the SIM card belongs to you and you want to continue using it. No action required
Not Required: Select “Not Required” when the SIM is registered in your name but you no longer need it. For example, you may have an old mobile number that you have stopped using.
Not My Number: Select “Not my number” when the SIM card was not taken by you or you do not recognise it. This option lets you report the number through TAFCOP.
After submitting the report, keep the report ID noted, shown on the screen. It can be useful when checking the status of your report later.
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What Happens After You Report a Number
Once you report an unrecognized number on the TAFCOP, your request is instantly forwarded to your respective Telecom Service Provider (TSP) for re-verification.
According to Sanchar Saathi, the process generally works like this:
- Within 30 days: Outgoing services are suspended.
- Within 45 days: Incoming services are suspended.
- Within 60 days: The connection is disconnected if it fails after re-verification.
You can use your report ID to check the status of your report on TAFCOP.
How Many Mobile Connections Can You Have?
TAFCOP shows the total number of mobile connections registered in your name.
The usual limit is 9 mobile connections per person. In Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and the North-Eastern states, the limit is 6 mobile connections. The limit applies across telecom operators. This limit applies across all operators combined. So if you have 3 Jio SIMs, 2 Airtel SIMs, and 2 Vi SIMs, that counts as 7 total, not 7 per operator.
If the number of connections shown on TAFCOP is higher than the connections you know about, that could be a case of sim fraud and needs to be reported right away.
How TAFCOP Helps With SIM Fraud and Misuse
TAFCOP lets you check active SIM cards that you did not take but registered in your name. If you find an unknown number that you did not take it or do not recognise, select the “Not my number” option to report it. Checking your registered mobile numbers can help you identify possible SIM misuse or an unauthorised connection.
TAFCOP is specifically for checking the active SIM cards in your name. Other telecom issues, such as suspicious calls or messages, are handled through other Sanchar Saathi services.
Check Your Report Status
After reporting an unauthorized mobile connection, you can check the current status of your report on TAFCOP. Log in again using your mobile number and OTP and look for the status of the report, that you submitted.
You can see different status updates as you check the progress of your report.
- Under Process: The report is received and is under process.
- Re-verification Initiated: The telecom operator has started the verification process for the reported connection.
- Disconnected: The telecom operator disconnects the reported connection after the verification process.
- Action Required: You may need to provide some additional information or complete another step.
Keep the reference ID you receive when submitting the report. It can help you track the complaint and refer to it if you need to contact the telecom operator later.
How to Reconnect a Disconnected Mobile Number
If your mobile number was disconnected through TAFCOP or by the Department of Telecommunications’ Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU), you can request reconnection through Sanchar Saathi.
Keep these points in mind:
- You must request reconnection within 90 days of disconnection.
- Only numbers disconnected by TAFCOP or DIU are eligible for this request.
- You can submit a reconnection request only once for a mobile number.
You can submit the request through the official Sanchar Saathi Number Reconnection service.
What to Do If a SIM Has Been Misused
If you find an unknown mobile connection taken in your name, first report it through TAFCOP using the “Not my number” option.
If the number has already been used for financial loss, report the incident at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930. Inform your bank or UPI provider immediately. If someone has used the number for fraud or any other crime, report it to the police.
Keep your TAFCOP report/reference ID and other complaint details for follow-up.
How to Give Feedback on TAFCOP
If you have any issue with the TAFCOP service or want to submit your feedback about report request, you can use the official TAFCOP Feedback service on the Sanchar Saathi portal.
The feedback form asks for your name, mobile number, email address, message and, where required, your TAFCOP request ID. You may also attach a PDF document with your feedback.
Official TAFCOP Feedback Page: Submit feedback on the official TAFCOP
Services Available on Sanchar Saathi Portal
The Sanchar Saathi portal also offers other mobile and telecom services.
| Service | What it is used for |
|---|---|
| TAFCOP | Check the number of connections issued in your name and report an unauthorised number |
| Chakshu | Report suspected fraud calls, SMS |
| CEIR | Block a lost or stolen mobile phone |
| KYM | Check the genuineness of a mobile device |
TAFCOP Helpdesk
It has customer helpdesk to assist users in case of any issues or queries related to the services offered by the portal.
Users can contact the TAFCOP customer support through the following methods:
Email: Users can send an email to [email protected] to raise their concerns or seek help.
Helpline Number: The helpline number is 011-20907480 – Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Frequently Asked Questions
The TAFCOP service is available on Sanchar Saathi portal at https://tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in/telecomUser.
Open the TAFCOP, enter your mobile number and verify it with the OTP. After login, you can see the mobile connections issued in your name.
Log in to TAFCOP using your mobile number and OTP. Check the mobile numbers shown in your name. If you find unauthorized number, select “Not my number” and submit the report.
Select “Not my number” and report it through TAFCOP. If the number belongs to you but you no longer need it, select “Not Required.”
No. its not a SIM owner name lookup service.
TAFCOP is a government service provided through the Sanchar Saathi portal. Always make sure you are using the official sancharsaathi.gov.in website or its official TAFCOP page.
Yes. After you login to TAFCOP, the dashboard shows the active SIM cards issued in your name and the total number of connections.
No. They have different purposes.
Sources and Official Information
The information in this guide is based on official sources from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Sanchar Saathi portal.
- Sanchar Saathi – Official information about TAFCOP, mobile connections, reporting unauthorised connections and other telecom services.
- TAFCOP – Know Mobile Connections in Your Name – Official portal used to find mobile numbers issued in your name and report fraudulent connections.
- TAFCOP Feedback – Official page for submitting feedback about the TAFCOP service.
- Sanchar Saathi Grievance Redressal – Official Sanchar Saathi service for requesting reconnection of eligible mobile numbers disconnected through TAFCOP or the Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU).
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT) – Official information about TAFCOP and mobile connection limits.
The DoT explains that TAFCOP allows users to check the mobile connections taken in their name and report fraudulent connections.