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Have you ever wondered if someone is using a SIM card registered under your Aadhaar without your knowledge? It happens more often than you think. The good news is that the Government of India has made it very easy to check and fix this — through the TAFCOP portal, now part of the Sanchar Saathi platform.
What is TAFCOP Portal?
TAFCOP Dgtelecom is started by the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT). TAF stands for “Telecom Analytics for Fraud management and Consumer Protection”. The main objective of TAFCOP is to ensure that all telecom equipment is safe for use in the Indian telecom network, in line with national and international standards.
TAFCOP portal, tests and verifies telecommunication equipment such as mobile phones, wireless devices, telecom cables and other telecom equipment on the basis of some standards. In India, these rules are set by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC)
In addition, the TAFCOP also plays an important role in enforcing Indian government regulations related to telecommunication equipment. Overall, the TAFCOP Portal plays a vital role in ensuring the security and reliability of telecom equipment used in India and promoting the growth of the Indian telecom industry.
Services Offered by TAFCOP DGTelecom Portal
The following are the services offered by the TAFCOP Dgtelecom portal:
SIM Allocation: This service allows users to specify the number of SIM cards issued in their name and report any unauthorised SIM cards.
IMEI Verification: This service allows users to verify their mobile phones authenticity by checking their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
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Aadhaar Authentication: Users can authenticate and even update the Aadhaar details linked to their SIM cards.
Mobile Number Portability (MNP): By this the user can port his mobile number from one service provider to another without changing his mobile number.
Bulk Verification: This service allows organizations to verify the authenticity of multiple mobile numbers in bulk.
Complaints: With the help of this, users can complaint against telecom service providers for call drop, poor network connectivity and billing dispute etc.
Overall, the TAFCOP portal provides a one-stop solution for consumers to protect their interests and for the government to regulate the telecom industry in India.
Important note: As per DoT guidelines issued in November 2025, the Sanchar Saathi app now comes pre-installed on all new smartphones sold in India, so you may already have it on your phone.
👉 Read our detailed guide: Sanchar Saathi App: Download, Features & Complete Guide
How to Login and Check Active SIM Cards on TAFCOP Portal
Follow these steps to see how many active SIM cards have been issued in your name:
Visit the TAFCOP DGTELECOM website with the help of a browser on your phone or computer.
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 in the space provided and click on the “Verify OTP” button.
Once you are logged in, your dashboard will show you all mobile connections registered under your Aadhaar card. The total number of connections is shown at the top.
Now you will see a list of all the SIM cards that have been issued through your Aadhaar card.
If you find that there are some SIM cards that you have not authorized, immediately contact your service provider and get those SIM card blocked.
Track your lost or stolen Mobile Phone by IMEI Number.
What to Do If You Find an Unknown SIM
This is the most important part — and most people get it wrong.
For each number in the list, you will see three options:
- Required – The number is yours and you want to keep it. No action needed.
- Not Required – The number is registered under your name but you want it closed (for example, an old number you no longer use).
- This is not my number – Use this if the number was never yours and you suspect it was registered fraudulently.
Do not use “Not Required” for fraud cases. Selecting “Not Required” only closes the connection voluntarily. It does not trigger a fraud investigation. Always select “This is not my number” for any connection you did not authorise.
Once you submit your report, save the reference ID that appears on the screen. This is the only way to track the status of your complaint later, so take a screenshot before closing the page.
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How Many SIM Cards Are Registered on My Aadhaar?
When you log in to the TAFCOP portal, the dashboard shows the total number of mobile connections registered under your Aadhaar card at the top of the screen, before you even scroll down to the list.
The legal limit is 9 SIM cards per person across all telecom operators in India, as per the Telecommunications Act 2023. In Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and the North-Eastern states, the limit is lower only 6 SIM cards.
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.
What the count means:
- Count matches what you use – you are safe, no action needed.
- Count is higher than what you use – someone may have used your Aadhaar to get extra SIMs. Report the ones you don’t recognise as “This is not my number” immediately.
- Count shows zero but you have active SIMs – your SIM may have been issued under a different ID document (voter ID, company PAN). Contact your telecom operator to check.
If your count is above the legal limit and you did not apply for those extra connections, that is a strong sign of identity misuse and needs to be reported right away.
Update Aadhaar Linked to Your SIM
If the TAFCOP portal shows an Aadhaar linked SIM but your Aadhaar details are outdated, wrong name, old address, expired documents, you cannot update those details through TAFCOP itself.
TAFCOP only shows which Aadhaar is linked to a mobile connection. Editing your Aadhaar details is done separately on the official myAadhaar portal at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
As of November 2025, UIDAI has made this easier:
- Online document refresh – free until June 14, 2027 (available only on myAadhaar portal)
- Demographic update (name, address, date of birth) at an Aadhaar centre – ₹50
- Biometric update at a centre – ₹125
Once your Aadhaar details are corrected on myAadhaar, those changes automatically reflect across linked services, including your telecom connections verified through TAFCOP.
👉 Read step by step guide: How to Update Aadhaar Card Online
How to Report Fraud Calls via Chakshu
If someone called or messaged you pretending to be from a bank, DoT, TRAI, or any government department, you can report that separately using Chakshu.
1) Go to https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/
2) Select the type of fraud — call, SMS, or WhatsApp message.
3) Enter the details and submit your report.
Chakshu is specifically for suspicious communications received within the last 30 days. It is different from TAFCOP — TAFCOP is for managing your SIM connections, while Chakshu is for reporting fraud calls and messages.
According to a government statement in the Rajya Sabha in February 2026, over 7.7 lakh suspected fraud communications have been reported through Chakshu since launch, leading to nearly 39 lakh mobile connections being disconnected.
👉 Read detailed guide: Chakshu Portal: How to Report Fraud Calls, SMS & WhatsApp
TAFCOP Customer Support
The TAFCOP portal has customer support service 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 related to the TAFCOP services.
Helpline Number: The TAFCOP portal has a helpline number that users can call for assistance. The helpline number is 1800-419-0077.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism: TAFCOP also has a grievance redressal mechanism in place, where users can raise their grievances regarding the services offered by the portal. Users can file a complaint by visiting the TAFCOP website and clicking on the “Grievance” tab.