Most useful government website: In this era of rapidly growing technology, we need to be very careful. Internet and mobile phones have expanded rapidly in the last few years. Today almost everyone has access to mobile and internet through which people can get any kind of information in a moment. With the increase in internet usage, cases of online fraud and scams have also increased rapidly. The government is also making rapid efforts to stop the increasing cases of scams in the internet world. The government has also released many apps keeping safety and privacy in mind.
For the safety of smartphone users, the government had launched a government portal last year. With its help you can keep your mobile number and smartphone safe. Even if your phone is lost, you can track it with its help.
Actually, the name of the government portal we are talking about is Sanchar Sathi. Many facilities have been provided in Sanchar Sathi portal which helps in avoiding scams and frauds. Let us tell you about this app in detail…
You can block your phone if it is lost
If your phone is lost or someone steals it, then Sanchar Sathi portal is going to be very useful for you. With its help, you can block your phone in just a few seconds while sitting at home. With this, no one will be able to misuse your phone and your data will also remain safe.
- To block the mobile you have to go to sancharsaathi.gov.in.
- Now you have to click on the option of Block Stolen/Mobile Number here.
- Now you will get a form in which the necessary details will have to be filled.
- Now OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- After verifying the OTP, click on the submit button.
Information about old phones will also be available
If you are going to buy an old or second hand mobile then Sanchar Sathi app will help you here also. Know Your Mobile facility has been provided on this portal. With this, you will be able to get the old phone verified before purchasing it. That means you will be able to find out whether the phone is stolen or not.
Information about active mobile number will be available
Many times we do not know how many SIMs we have purchased in our name so far. You can also get this information on Sanchar Sathi portal. TAFCOP section is given on this portal. Here you can know how many mobile numbers are active in your name. Not only this, if you find out that there is a number which you have not received, then you can immediately block it or report it.
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