What Exactly Is Sanchar Saathi?

Sanchar Saathi is a government-backed digital safety platform created by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Think of it as your personal phone safety dashboard.

With Sanchar Saathi, you can:
          ✔️ Check how many mobile numbers are issued using your Aadhaar
          ✔️ Identify and block suspicious or unauthorised SIMs
          ✔️ Report lost or stolen phones instantly
          ✔️ Verify if a mobile device is genuine (using its IMEI)
          ✔️ Stop fraudsters from misusing your identity

Why Is Sanchar Saathi Becoming Mandatory?

Because the threats are real and growing.
India sees thousands of cases every year involving:

• Fraud SIM activations

• Fake or cloned mobile phones

• Identity theft

• OTP scams

• Loan app scams

• SIM swapping attacks and Fraud calls linked to cybercrime networks

Most people don’t even realise their Aadhaar has been misused to activate extra SIM cards without their permission.
Sanchar Saathi helps prevent exactly that. It’s becoming a core part of India’s digital safety framework  just like UPI PIN security or KYC norms.

What Can Happen If You Ignore It?

This is where things get serious.
If someone has taken a SIM card in your name, it might be used for:

• Fraudulent bank transactions

• Illegal online activities

• Cybercrime operations

• Harassment or impersonation

• Opening online accounts in your identity

And legally? You will be responsible until proven otherwise.
Sanchar Saathi helps you catch these red flags early  before things go out of control.

How It Helps You Stay Safe ?
Here’s how the Sanchar Saathi platform protects you in real life:
1. Stops Identity Theft
You immediately see if extra SIMs are linked to your ID.

2. Blocks Fake Phones
The IMEI checker ensures the phone you’re buying isn’t stolen, cloned or blacklisted.

3. Protects Your Money
Fraud calls and SIM-based scams reduce when unauthorised connections are identified and deactivated.

4. Saves You from Legal Trouble
If a number in your name is misused, you can shut it down before it’s too late.

Final Thoughts
You finally know how your ID is being used in the telecom world.
Your phone number carries your identity, your money, your entire digital life.
Losing control over it can be scary.
Sanchar Saathi gives that control back. Not by watching you,
but by warning you when something feels wrong.
A quick check today can save your future self from a very uncomfortable situation.

If you want help reviewing your organisation’s mobile security, privacy risks or SIM-related threats, digiALERT can guide you.
Book a quick consultation with digiALERT - we’ll help you stay one step ahead of fraud.