The Karnataka High Court raised concern over SIM cards being sold illegally using customers' documents. The court flagged misuse of personal identity papers, which affects anyone holding a mobile connection in the state.
A SIM registered with your documents can be linked to fraud or scams traced back to your name. Knowing which numbers carry your identity helps you limit that risk.
Check how many mobile numbers are registered against your ID on the government TAF-COP portal and report unknown numbers.